afecto
/aˈfekto/
affection
Siento un gran afecto por mi familia.
I feel great affection for my family.
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.
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.
Less common usage, often poetic or literary.
Collocations
sentir afectoto feel affectiondemostrar afectoto show affection
Antonyms
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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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