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returned affection
[rɪˈtɜːrnd əˈfɛkʃən]
noun
pl: returned affections
afeto recíproco
1.
feelings of love or fondness that are given back in equal measure; mutual affection
After months of waiting, she finally experienced returned affection when he confessed his feelings.
Após meses de espera, ela finalmente experimentou afeto recíproco quando ele confessou seus sentimentos.
2.
the reciprocation of emotional attachment or care between two people
Their relationship blossomed with returned affection from both sides.
O relacionamento deles floresceu com afeto mútuo de ambos os lados.
Synonyms
mutual affection
reciprocated love
requited affection
mutual love
Antonyms
unrequited love
unrequited affection
rejection
indifference
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
afeto recíproco
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
afeto mútuo
alternative commonly used in São Paulo region
Portugal
afeto correspondido
preferred term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
love is reciprocated
the feeling is mutual
affection comes full circle
hearts beat as one
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