Spanish Conversation · Level 184
15 words
Spanish word
afín
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈfin/
Meaning
- adjectivesimilar
Example
Tus gustos son afines a los míos.
Your tastes are similar to mine.
More examples
En la reunión surgieron posturas afines sobre el tema.
Similar positions on the topic emerged at the meeting.
Core concept
Two color swatches partially blended to show shared traits.
Common phrases
ser afín a
be similar to
gente afín
like-minded people
posturas afines
similar positions
Similar words
similar: Observable traits or properties show similarity in form, use, or quality.
parecido: Appearances or behavior look much like another's.
relacionado: One matter stands in relation to another through cause, topic, or association.
semejante: Overall nature or pattern shows resemblance in core qualities.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra relación o concordancia en opiniones, intereses o características con otra cosa o persona.
Word origin
Afín comes from Latin affīnis, literally 'near the boundary' (ad- 'near' + finis 'boundary'), and its meaning develops toward relatedness or affinity.
Usage tips
- Spanish afín functions as a conversational adjective for relatedness, not the technical mathematical meaning of English 'affine', so it does not imply a specialized mathematical concept.