Spanish Conversation · Level 81
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Spanish word
afectivo
Pronunciation
IPA/afekˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveemotional
Example
Los niños necesitan vínculos afectivos para crecer.
Children need emotional bonds to grow.
More examples
El apoyo afectivo de la familia es fundamental.
The family's emotional support is fundamental.
Core concept
Emotional care and attachment within relationships.
Common phrases
vínculo afectivo
emotional bond
relación afectiva
emotional relationship
apoyo afectivo
emotional support
Similar words
cariñoso: Warm, loving behavior that shows affection through words and gentle gestures.
afectuoso: Calm, friendly manner that conveys closeness through gentle attention and touch.
emocional: Intense, easily stirred emotions with strong visible emotional reactions.
sentimental: Tendency toward tender, nostalgic feelings and easily triggered sentimentality.
Definition in Spanish
Describe lo relativo a los afectos: vínculos, cuidados y respuestas emocionales sostenidas.
Word origin
Afectivo derives from Latin affectivus (from affectus 'emotion, affection') and emphasizes the emotional side of bonds, caregiving, and relational responsiveness.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include vínculo afectivo and desarrollo afectivo, so afectivo often appears when referring to attachment, caregiving, or emotional development rather than a single emotion.