be influenced
[/bi ˈɪnfluənst/]
verb phrase
ser influenciado/ser influenciada
1. to be affected or shaped by someone or something; to have one's opinions, decisions, or behavior altered by external factors
She was influenced by her parents' values.
Ela foi influenciada pelos valores dos seus pais.
2. to be susceptible to persuasion or change through external pressure or suggestion
Young people are often influenced by social media.
Jovens são frequentemente influenciados pelas redes sociais.
3. to have one's artistic style, creative choices, or work inspired by another person or work
The musician was influenced by jazz legends.
O músico foi influenciado por lendas do jazz.
In contemporary Brazil, 'ser influenciado' is frequently used in discussions about social media and 'influencers' (a borrowed English term). The phrase is neutral and can be positive or negative depending on context. In American culture, concerns about negative influences (peer pressure, misinformation) are particularly prominent in discussions about youth and technology.
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