How to Say "stricken" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stricken” is “afectado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
suffering from a disaster or disease
Examples
Las zonas afectadas por la inundación necesitan ayuda.
The areas affected by the flood need help.
Él se sintió muy afectado por la noticia del accidente.
He felt very upset by the news of the accident.
Adjective Agreement
Remember to change the ending to match who or what you are describing: 'afectado' (masculine), 'afectada' (feminine), 'afectados' (plural masculine), and 'afectadas' (plural feminine).
Affected vs. Fan
Mistake: “Using 'afectado' to mean you like a hobby.”
Correction: Use 'aficionado' for 'fan.' Use 'afectado' only for someone impacted by something negative or emotional.
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