Afectado (en. Affected)
/afeˈktado/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who shows artificial or feigned behavior.
At the party, her laughter seemed very affected.
En la fiesta, su risa parecía muy afectada.
Who has suffered emotional damage or impact.
The child was affected after the news.
El niño estaba afectado tras la noticia.
Who is under the influence of something external.
The climate affected by pollution is a serious problem.
El clima afectado por la contaminación es un problema serio.
Etymology
From Latin 'affectatus', meaning 'affected, influenced'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be affected by
to suffer the consequences of something.
estar afectado por
emotionally affected
to experience an alteration in emotions due to an event.
afectado emocionalmente
feels affected
indicates that someone feels influenced or altered by a circumstance.
se siente afectado
Related Words
to affect
To cause a change or alteration in something or someone.
afectar
affection
Feeling of affection or esteem toward someone.
afecto
affectation
Alteration or damage received by something.
afectación
Slang Meanings
Someone who appears emotionally fragile or weak.
Don't be so affected, everyone goes through tough situations.
No seas tan afectado, todos pasan por situaciones difíciles.
A person who behaves in an exaggerated or pretentious manner.
That guy is so affected, he always wants to be the center of attention.
Ese chico es tan afectado, siempre quiere llamar la atención.