Technology (Leaving Cert Spanish): Revision Notes
Influencers
Vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| los influencers | influencers |
| las redes sociales | social media |
| los seguidores | followers |
| los anuncios / la publicidad | adverts / advertising |
| colaborar con marcas | to collaborate with brands |
| promocionar un producto | to promote a product |
| ganar dinero | to earn money |
| tener éxito | to be successful |
| la fama | fame |
| la imagen pública | public image |
| la presión social | social pressure |
| la vida privada | private life |
| la responsabilidad | responsibility |
| los modelos a seguir | role models |
| la autenticidad | authenticity |
Using vocabulary in context
- Muchos jóvenes siguen a influencers en Instagram y TikTok. (Many young people follow influencers on Instagram and TikTok.)
- Un influencer puede ganar mucho dinero promocionando productos. (An influencer can earn a lot of money by promoting products.)
- A veces los influencers muestran una vida perfecta que no es real. (Sometimes influencers show a perfect life that is not real.)
- Es importante que los influencers sean responsables porque influyen en millones de jóvenes. (It is important that influencers are responsible because they influence millions of young people.)
Critical Grammar Point: This sentence uses the subjunctive "sean" after "Es importante que" to express necessity or importance. This subjunctive construction is essential for expressing opinions about what people should do.
- Algunos influencers son un buen modelo a seguir, pero otros no dan buen ejemplo. (Some influencers are a good role model, but others do not set a good example.)
Useful expressions and idioms
These high-value phrases will enhance your Spanish writing about influencers:
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Lo bueno de los influencers es que... lo malo es que... (The good thing about influencers is that... the bad thing is that...)
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En mi opinión, los influencers pueden tener demasiada influencia en los jóvenes. (In my opinion, influencers can have too much influence on young people.)
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No es oro todo lo que reluce. (All that glitters is not gold.)
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Es necesario que los jóvenes aprendan a usar las redes sociales con sentido crítico. (It is necessary that young people learn to use social media critically.)
Grammar focus: subjunctive with opinion and influence
Essential Grammar Rule: When expressing opinions about what influencers should or must do, Spanish requires the subjunctive mood. This commonly appears after phrases like "es importante que", "es necesario que", and "los padres quieren que".
Es importante que los influencers muestren autenticidad. (It is important that influencers show authenticity.)
Los padres quieren que los jóvenes sigan a buenos modelos a seguir. (Parents want young people to follow good role models.)
The subjunctive forms used here are "muestren" (from mostrar) and "sigan" (from seguir).
Sample exam response
Ejemplo de Respuesta de Examen Completa
Spanish: Hoy en día los influencers tienen un papel enorme en la vida de los jóvenes. Lo bueno es que muchos comparten mensajes positivos, como hacer deporte o cuidar la salud mental. Además, algunos colaboran con organizaciones benéficas y pueden inspirar a millones de personas.
Lo malo es que no todos dan un buen ejemplo. A veces muestran una vida perfecta que en realidad no existe. Esto puede causar estrés y ansiedad en los adolescentes que intentan imitarlos. Además, hay demasiada publicidad escondida en sus publicaciones.
En mi opinión, es necesario que los influencers sean responsables y auténticos. No es oro todo lo que reluce, y los jóvenes deben aprender a usar las redes sociales con sentido crítico.
English translation: Nowadays influencers play a huge role in young people's lives. The good thing is that many share positive messages, such as doing sport or looking after mental health. In addition, some collaborate with charities and can inspire millions of people.
The bad thing is that not all set a good example. Sometimes they show a perfect life that doesn't really exist. This can cause stress and anxiety in teenagers who try to copy them. Furthermore, there is too much hidden advertising in their posts.
In my opinion, it is necessary that influencers are responsible and authentic. All that glitters is not gold, and young people must learn to use social media critically.
Puntos Clave para Recordar:
- Use "los influencers" and "las redes sociales" as core vocabulary for this topic
- The subjunctive is required after expressions of opinion and necessity when discussing what influencers should do
- "No es oro todo lo que reluce" is a valuable idiom for criticising fake appearances
- Balance positive and negative aspects of influencer culture in your writing
- Include personal opinions using "En mi opinión" to show sophisticated language skills