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mutual affection

[ˈmjuːtʃuəl əˈfɛkʃən]
noun
afeto mútuo
1. Feelings of love, fondness, or care that are shared equally between two or more people
The mutual affection between the couple was evident in their constant gestures of kindness.
O afeto mútuo entre o casal era evidente em seus constantes gestos de carinho.
2. Reciprocal emotional attachment or liking between individuals
Their friendship was built on mutual affection and trust.
Sua amizade foi construída sobre o afeto mútuo e confiança.
Synonyms
reciprocal affectionmutual loveshared feelingsmutual fondnessreciprocal attachment
Antonyms
indifferenceapathyunrequited affectionhostilityantipathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afeto mútuo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carinho mútuo
More colloquial, emphasizing warmth and tenderness
São Paulo
afeto mútuo
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
afecto mútuo
Traditional spelling with 'cc' following Portuguese orthography

Related Idioms & Phrases

love is mutual
mutual understanding
mutual respect
the feeling is mutual
hearts that beat as one
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