afectado
“afectado” means “affected” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
affected
Also: stricken, upset
📝 In Action
Las zonas afectadas por la inundación necesitan ayuda.
B1The areas affected by the flood need help.
Él se sintió muy afectado por la noticia del accidente.
B1He felt very upset by the news of the accident.
victim
Also: the person affected
📝 In Action
Los afectados por el cierre de la empresa protestaron hoy.
B2Those affected by the company's closure protested today.
El gobierno dará compensación a todos los afectados.
B2The government will give compensation to all the victims.
unnatural
Also: affected
📝 In Action
Tiene una forma de hablar muy afectada y poco natural.
C1She has a very affected and unnatural way of speaking.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'affectatus,' which describes the state of being influenced or worked upon by something else.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'afectado' always mean something bad?
Usually, yes. It almost always refers to being impacted by a negative event (like a disaster) or having an 'unnatural' personality. For positive feelings, Spanish usually uses words like 'conmovido' (moved) or 'emocionado' (excited).
Is 'afectado' related to 'affection'?
While they share the same Latin root, 'afectado' rarely refers to love or affection. For that, use 'cariñoso' (affectionate) or 'afecto' (affection).