el
masculine
/aˈfekto/
#3183 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
affection, fondness
Word origin
From Latin affectus, the past participle of afficere ('to affect, to influence'), from ad plus facere ('to do, to make').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- affectus
- English cognates
- affect, affection
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralafectos
Examples
gran .
He feels great affection for his grandmother.
.
I say it to you with a lot of affection.
.
The child needs affection and attention.
sincero.
There is a sincere fondness between them.
.
I remember my teacher with affection.
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