afinidades
1. natural liking or attraction to a person or thing; a spontaneous or natural sympathy
She has a strong affinity for classical music.
Ela tem uma forte afinidade pela música clássica.
2. a close similarity or connection between things; a relationship based on shared characteristics
There are clear affinities between the two artistic movements.
Há claras afinidades entre os dois movimentos artísticos.
3. in chemistry, the tendency of substances to combine or react with each other
Oxygen has a high affinity for carbon.
O oxigênio tem uma alta afinidade pelo carbono.
4. a connection by marriage (less common usage)
They are related by affinity rather than by blood.
Eles são relacionados por afinidade em vez de por sangue.
The word 'affinities' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe personal preferences, artistic connections, and scientific relationships. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in discussions of cultural movements, personal tastes, and academic research. The phrase 'ter afinidade com' (to have affinity with) is idiomatic in Portuguese and reflects a cultural appreciation for describing subtle connections and shared values.
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