This is the 9343rd most frequent Spanish word.
afea
"Affeas" in English means "makes ugly" or "detracts from beauty."
Here, 'afea' is used to describe how something negatively affects or diminishes the visual appeal of an object.
La pintura vieja afea el aspecto general de la casa.
The old paint diminishes the overall appearance of the house.
In this case, 'afea' signifies the action of worseneing or making less positive an interaction or situation.
Algunas palabras afean una conversación cordial.
Some words ruin a cordial conversation.
This usage of 'afea' refers to something that reduces the aesthetic or visual quality of a location.