Portuguese Word · Intermediate
afeto
affection, fondness
Pronunciation: /aˈfɛ.tu/
Meaning
affection, fondness
Example
Luiza amava, e amava com o primeiro e grande affecto de quinze annos.
Luiza was in love, and she loved with the first and profound affection of a fifteen-year-old.
Practice tips
- Practice afeto out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.