Meaning
influx; flow
- A continuous arrival of people, money, or goods in large quantities.
- A physical flow or rush of fluids, such as blood towards an organ.
In a sentence
La città costiera gestisce a fatica l'enorme afflusso estivo di turisti.
The coastal town struggles to handle the massive summer influx of tourists.
L'improvviso afflusso di capitali stranieri ha stimolato l'economia locale.
The sudden influx of foreign capital stimulated the local economy.
C'è stato un afflusso continuo di fedeli per tutta la giornata?
Was there a steady flow of worshippers throughout the day?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| afflusso | masculine · singular |
| afflussi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by 'di' plus a plural noun, such as 'afflusso di turisti' or 'afflusso di capitali'.