impacto
nounCEFR B2
What does “impacto” mean in English?
impact, effect — the strong or significant effect of one thing on another
impact, effect — the strong or significant effect of one thing on another (impacto medioambiental; tener un impacto positivo)
Example sentences
El impacto medioambiental de la industria petroquímica sigue siendo objeto de intenso debate científico.
The environmental impact of the petrochemical industry remains the subject of intense scientific debate.
La campaña tuvo un impacto positivo en la percepción pública de la marca.
The campaign had a positive impact on the public perception of the brand.
La crisis financiera de 2008 impactó de lleno en los sectores más vulnerables de la sociedad.
The 2008 financial crisis hit the most vulnerable sectors of society full-on.
How to use it
El impacto (noun, masculine) means 'impact' — a significant effect or influence, especially in social, environmental, or scientific contexts. Key collocations: impacto medioambiental/social/económico; tener un impacto en/sobre; impacto positivo/negativo; evaluación de impacto; impacto de género. The verb impactar (to impact, affect) is also common at B2. Distinguish from consecuencia (a specific result following a cause) and efecto (effect — neutral).
Common mistake
Tener un impacto en/sobre (not *hacer un impacto). 'Impact' as a verb = impactar or tener impacto en — not *impactar a (incorrect construction). Impacto de género (gender impact) is a fixed administrative compound. Do not confuse impacto (broad effect) with impacto físico (physical collision) — context clarifies.