No. 2,402 in Portuguese
afeta
"Afeta" means "affects" in English.
In a sentence
A chuva afeta as condições das estradas.
The rain affects the road conditions.
Here, 'afeta' means to influence or impact something, demonstrating its use as a verb indicating a cause-effect relationship.
O barulho alto afeta meu nível de concentração.
Loud noise affects my concentration level.
In this context, 'afeta' is used to indicate a disturbance or negative impact caused by external factors on a personal trait or ability.
A decisão do governo afeta diretamente muitas famílias.
The government's decision directly affects many families.
The usage of 'afeta' in this sentence signifies a direct influence or consequence on individuals or groups due to actions or decisions.
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