No. 2,056 in Spanish
afectación
Pretentiousness or artificial behavior; also, the act of affecting or impacting something.
In a sentence
La afectación del medio ambiente por actividades humanas es preocupante.
The impact of the environment by human activities is concerning.
In this sentence, 'afectación' refers to the impact or effect that human activities have on the environment.
Su manera de hablar revela una cierta afectación que resulta poco natural.
His manner of speaking reveals a certain affectation that seems unnatural.
Here, 'afectación' indicates a behavior that appears designed or unnatural, often to impress others.
La afectación del sistema de agua potable ha causado inconvenientes en la ciudad.
The impact on the potable water system has caused inconveniences in the city.
In this context, 'afectación' is used to describe an impact or negative effect on the water system.
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