No. 567 in Spanish
afecta
"Afflicts," "concerns," or "impacts," depending on context.
In a sentence
El cambio climático nos afecta a todos.
Climate change affects us all.
In this sentence, 'afecta' is used to describe the influence or impact that climate change has on all individuals, demonstrating a direct effect context.
La manera en que expresas tus emociones afecta tus relaciones.
The way you express your emotions affects your relationships.
Here, 'afecta' indicates the consequences or influence that the way someone expresses their emotions has on their relationships, underlining cause-effect relationships.
Si no estudias para el examen, eso afecta tus posibilidades de pasar.
If you don't study for the exam, that affects your chances of passing.
In this example, 'afecta' is used to link a lack of preparation for an exam to its potential impact on academic success, illustrating a hypothetical situation's effect.
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