afecto
/aˈfekto/noun★Intermediate
formalinformal
Affection or fondness, especially for family or close friends.
El afecto que siente por su perro es evidente.
The affection he feels for his dog is evident.
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Often used to describe warm, positive feelings toward loved ones.
formalinformal
A person or thing that is the object of affection.
Mi afecto más querido es mi hija.
My most beloved affection is my daughter.
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Less common usage, often poetic or literary.
Collocations
sentir afectoto feel affectiondemostrar afectoto show affection
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
dar afectophrase
to give affection
mostrar afectophrase
to show affection
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'afecto' to describe warm feelings toward people you love.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Afecto' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'affectus', meaning 'feeling' or 'emotion'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express emotional attachment.
Word Breakdown
afect-
feeling
root-o
noun ending
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