This is the 9345th most frequent Spanish word.
afecte
The word "afecte" is the present subjunctive form of the verb "afectar" in the first-person singular (yo) and third-person singular (él, ella, usted), meaning "affect" or "may affect."
In this sentence, 'afecte' is used as a subjunctive form of the verb 'afectar', expressing what should not happen to our relationship.
Es importante que nada afecte nuestra relación.
It is important that nothing affects our relationship.
Here, 'afecte' is in the subjunctive mood following the conditional clause introduced by 'si' (if), referring to a hypothetical situation where the policy change impacts the individual.
Si el cambio en la política te afecte, debemos actuar.
If the change in policy affects you, we must act.
In this case, 'afecte' appears in the subjunctive mood triggered by the expression of emotion 'me preocupa' (it worries me), emphasizing uncertainty or a concern about the effect.