Afectar
Example: La contaminación puede afectar gravemente la salud de todos.
Definition
"Afectar" means to have an influence on or produce a change in something or someone, often in a negative or impactful way. For example, pollution can seriously affect the health of everyone by causing harm or altering normal conditions.
Etymology
The word "afectar" comes from the Latin verb 'afficere,' meaning to do something to or influence. It combines 'ad-' (to, toward) and 'facere' (to do or make). Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'affect,' which shares the same meaning of producing an effect or influence.
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"Afectar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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