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afetação — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • affectation noun An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
  • affection noun A feeling of fondness, warmth, or love toward someone.

Senses

afetação is used for these senses in English:

  • affection The act of affecting or acting upon.

affectation — full definition

  1. noun An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
  2. noun An unusual mannerism.
  3. noun An ostentatious fondness for something.

Related Portuguese words