afectado

affected

adjective ah-fek-TAH-doh Less Common

Also means

afflicted

Usage Note

Afectado is the past participle of afectar used as an adjective. It typically describes someone or something damaged by a disaster, illness, or problem — las zonas afectadas (the affected areas). A secondary meaning is 'affected' in manner (overly theatrical or insincere), but this figurative use is less common in everyday speech. The feminine form is afectada.

Examples

"Las familias afectadas recibieron ayuda."

Natural Translation

The affected families received help.

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