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afetos

[ɐˈfɛtʊʃ]
nounmasculine
affections, feelings, emotions
1. Strong feelings or emotions, particularly love and tenderness
She showed great affection towards her family.
Ela mostrou grandes afetos pela sua família.
2. Acts or expressions of love and care
The child sought the affections of his parents.
A criança buscava os afetos dos seus pais.
3. In psychology/philosophy: emotional dispositions or states
Different afetos influence human behavior.
Diferentes afetos influenciam o comportamento humano.
Synonyms
sentimentosemoçõesternurascarinhoamor
Antonyms
indiferençafriezadesafeto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afetos
Standard usage, commonly used in everyday language
Portugal
afetos
Standard usage, more formal or literary contexts
São Paulo
afetos
Standard usage, no regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

afetos recíprocos
declarations of afetos
demonstrar afetos
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