This is the 2403rd most frequent Portuguese word.
afetado
"Afetado" means "affected" or "pretentious" in English, depending on the context.
In this context, 'afetado' means emotionally impacted or influenced, referring to a person's reaction to an event.
Ele foi muito afetado pela notícia repentina.
He was greatly affected by the sudden news.
Here, 'afetado' describes something seemingly unnatural or overly elaborate, often pertaining to mannerisms or artistic expressions.
O estilo do artista parece afetado, mas único.
The artist's style appears affected but unique.
In this usage, 'afetado' means altered or disrupted, typically in a physical or operational sense.