Influye

Influye is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb influir, meaning to influence. It is used for he, she, or it influences, and in formal address it corresponds to usted influye.

Etymology and forms: influir comes from Latin influere, literally “to flow into,” a metaphorical sense that developed into “to influence.” In modern Spanish, influir is irregular in the present tense. Common present forms are: yo influyo, tú influyes, él influye, nosotros influimos, vosotros influís, ellos influyen.

Usage: The verb is typically followed by the preposition en (or sobre) to indicate what is affected. For example: “La publicidad influye en la decisión de compra” and “Sus ideas influyen en el equipo.” Influye can denote influence on opinions, decisions, events, or behavior, and can refer to both positive and negative effects depending on context. It is also used in more abstract senses, such as “La cultura influye en la forma de pensar.”

Related terms: The noun form is influencia, meaning influence. A closely related verb is influenciar, which is widely understood and used as a synonym in many dialects, though influir is considered the more traditional form in formal grammar. The participle influenced is influido, and the adjective influential is influyente.

See also: Influence, influencia, influidores.