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

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.
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.