Meanings (ES + gloss)
afectar • incidir
To influence or alter.
The experience affected me deeply.
The heat of the sunlight affected the speed of the chemical reaction.
afectar • conmover
To move to emotion.
A consideration of the rationale of our passions seems to me very necessary for all who would affect them upon solid and pure principles.
He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.
afectar
Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).
Hepatitis affects the liver.
Phrases
Meanings (ES + gloss)
fingir
To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
to affect a British accent
to affect ignorance