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afetado

[ɐ.fɛ.ˈta.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: afetados
affected
1. influenced or touched by something; having been subjected to an effect
The affected areas were declared disaster zones.
As áreas afetadas foram declaradas zonas de desastre.
2. showing artificial or exaggerated behavior; pretentious or insincere
His affected manner of speaking annoyed everyone.
Seu modo de falar afetado irritava todos.
3. emotionally moved or touched
She was deeply affected by the sad news.
Ela foi profundamente afetada pela notícia triste.
NYC Slang
fake; put-on; hokey
Synonyms
influenciadotocadofingidoartificialpretensiosoatingido
Antonyms
naturalsincerogenuínoautêntico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afetado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
afetado
Common in urban contexts
Portugal
afetado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

afetado pelo tempo
afetado emocionalmente
comportamento afetado
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