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- Means 'similar' or 'related'.
- Used for in-laws in legal terms.
- Must agree in number (afim/afins).
- Often confused with 'a fim' (wanting to).
- Legal Context
- In the realm of Portuguese law (Direito Civil), 'parentesco por afinidade' refers to the relationship you have with your mother-in-law (sogra), father-in-law (sogro), and siblings-in-law (cunhados). These are your 'parentes afins'. Unlike blood relatives (parentes consanguíneos), these relationships are established by the bond of marriage or stable union.
- General Similarity
- Outside of the courthouse, the word is frequently used in the plural form, 'afins', to denote things that are related or similar in nature. For example, if you are discussing 'biologia e áreas afins' (biology and related areas), you are referring to chemistry, medicine, or environmental science.
Eles possuem interesses afins no campo da tecnologia e inovação.
O juiz explicou que o réu era um parente afim da vítima.
- Social Nuance
- Using this word correctly elevates your Portuguese from a basic level to a more sophisticated, academic, or professional register. It shows a grasp of how concepts are categorized and how relationships are formally defined in Lusophone cultures.
A música e a poesia são artes afins que se complementam.
- Singular Usage
- O curso de design tem um currículo afim ao de arquitetura. (The design course has a curriculum similar to that of architecture.) Here, 'afim' modifies 'currículo'.
- Plural Usage
- Eles estudam línguas afins, como o espanhol e o italiano. (They study related languages, such as Spanish and Italian.) Here, 'afins' modifies 'línguas'.
Nós temos pensamentos afins sobre a política atual.
Os parentes afins foram convidados para a cerimônia de posse.
- Placement
- The adjective usually follows the noun it describes. You say 'trabalhos afins' (related works), not 'afins trabalhos'. This is standard for most Portuguese adjectives that provide a classification.
A empresa busca profissionais de marketing e áreas afins.
O parentesco afim em linha reta não se extingue com a dissolução do casamento.
- In the Workplace
- Human Resources departments and job portals are the most frequent users of 'afins'. You will see job descriptions like: 'Requisitos: Diploma em Administração, Economia ou cursos afins'. Here, it serves as an inclusive term for related educational backgrounds.
- In Academic Circles
- University professors use it to group subjects. A history professor might mention 'sociologia e ciências afins' to encourage students to look at the broader context of a historical event.
Este simpósio é voltado para médicos e profissionais afins.
- In Legal and Governmental Settings
- When dealing with inheritance, marriage licenses, or family court, 'afim' is the technical term for in-laws. A lawyer might say, 'O seu cunhado é seu parente afim de segundo grau'. This is precise and unambiguous.
A lei protege os direitos dos parentes consanguíneos e afins.
Eles são almas afins que se encontraram tarde na vida.
O museu exibe pinturas, esculturas e artes afins.
- The 'Afim' vs. 'A fim' Trap
- Mistake: 'Eu estou afim de comer pizza.' (Incorrect)
Correct: 'Eu estou a fim de comer pizza.' (Correct)
Explanation: When you want something or have an intention, you use two words ('a fim'). When you mean similarity or relatedness, you use one word ('afim').
Errado: Temos objetivos a fim.
Certo: Temos objetivos afins.
- Agreement Errors
- Since 'afim' ends in 'm', the plural is formed by changing the 'm' to 'ns' (afins). This is a standard rule in Portuguese morphology (like 'homem' to 'homens').
Incorreto: Elas são almas afim.
Correto: Elas são almas afins.
Não confunda: Parentesco afim (marriage) com parentesco consanguíneo (blood).
Erro de digitação: afin (Spanish) vs afim (Portuguese).
- Semelhante
- This is the most direct synonym for 'similar'. It is used for physical appearance, ideas, or behaviors. Example: 'Temos opiniões semelhantes'. Unlike 'afim', it doesn't carry the technical/legal weight of matrimonial relationship.
- Parecido
- More informal than 'afim'. It is very common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese. 'Ele é parecido com o pai' (He looks like his father). You wouldn't use 'afim' here because 'afim' implies a category or a bond, not just visual resemblance.
Análogo: Usado em contextos científicos ou lógicos. 'Um processo análogo aconteceu no passado'.
- Correlato
- This is a great academic alternative. It means 'correlated'. You might hear 'estudos correlatos' instead of 'estudos afins'. It sounds slightly more data-driven or formal.
Conexo: Muito usado no Direito. 'Fatos conexos' são fatos que têm ligação entre si.
Próximo: 'Áreas próximas' can be a simpler way to say 'áreas afins'.
Irmanado: Uma palavra poética para 'afim'. 'Povos irmanados pela mesma luta'.
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
Because 'affinis' meant living near someone, it eventually came to mean people you became related to because they were 'neighbors' in the social structure of marriage.
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing the 'm' like an English 'm' (closing the lips).
- Stressing the first syllable.
- Confusing it with 'a fim' in speech (though they sound the same, the context differs).
- Forgetting the nasalization of the 'i'.
- Treating the 'n' in 'afins' as a hard 'n'.
難易度
Easy to recognize in context.
Hard because of the confusion with 'a fim'.
Pronunciation is straightforward.
Hard to distinguish from 'a fim' without context.
次に学ぶべきこと
前提知識
次に学ぶ
上級
知っておくべき文法
Adjective Agreement
Interesses (masc. plural) -> afins.
Nasalization of 'm'
Afim ends in a nasal sound.
Preposition 'a' after afim
Uma ideia afim à outra.
Pluralization of words ending in 'm'
Bom -> bons; Afim -> afins.
Crase with afim
Afim à (a + a) ideia.
レベル別の例文
Eu gosto de futebol e esportes afins.
I like football and related sports.
Plural 'afins' matches 'esportes'.
Eles têm gostos afins.
They have similar tastes.
Adjective 'afins' follows the noun.
Compramos canetas, lápis e afins.
We bought pens, pencils, and the like.
'E afins' is a common list closer.
O curso é sobre arte e temas afins.
The course is about art and related themes.
'Temas' is masculine plural.
Ela é minha parente afim.
She is my relative by marriage.
Singular 'afim' for one person.
Temos ideias afins sobre o projeto.
We have similar ideas about the project.
Noun-adjective agreement.
O museu tem quadros e objetos afins.
The museum has paintings and related objects.
Matches 'objetos'.
Eles são espíritos afins.
They are kindred spirits.
Metaphorical usage.
A biologia e áreas afins são fascinantes.
Biology and related areas are fascinating.
Plural agreement.
Você tem algum parente afim morando aqui?
Do you have any relative by marriage living here?
Interrogative sentence.
O evento é para médicos e profissionais afins.
The event is for doctors and related professionals.
Formal grouping.
Estudamos latim e línguas afins.
We study Latin and related languages.
Línguas (feminine) + afins.
O sogro é um parente afim de primeiro grau.
A father-in-law is a first-degree relative by affinity.
Technical legal term.
Eles vendem ferramentas e produtos afins.
They sell tools and related products.
Commercial context.
Sua opinião é afim à minha.
Your opinion is similar to mine.
Use of preposition 'a'.
Buscamos talentos em tecnologia e setores afins.
We seek talent in technology and related sectors.
Matches 'setores'.
A proposta é afim aos nossos valores.
The proposal is in line with our values.
Afim + aos (preposition + article).
O Direito Civil trata dos parentes afins.
Civil Law deals with relatives by affinity.
Formal legal subject.
Trabalhamos com marketing, publicidade e áreas afins.
We work with marketing, advertising, and related areas.
Professional listing.
Sua pesquisa foca na física e ciências afins.
Your research focuses on physics and related sciences.
Academic context.
Não confunda 'a fim' com o adjetivo 'afim'.
Don't confuse 'a fim' with the adjective 'afim'.
Metalinguistic note.
Eles compartilham uma visão de mundo afim.
They share a similar worldview.
Singular agreement with 'visão'.
O parentesco afim surge com o casamento.
Relationship by affinity arises with marriage.
Abstract noun phrase.
A arquitetura é uma disciplina afim à engenharia.
Architecture is a discipline related to engineering.
Prepositional link.
As duas teorias são afins em sua premissa básica.
The two theories are similar in their basic premise.
Plural 'são afins'.
A lei veda o casamento entre certos parentes afins.
The law forbids marriage between certain relatives by affinity.
Legal prohibition.
O festival reúne músicos e artistas afins.
The festival brings together musicians and related artists.
Cultural event context.
Eles possuem um repertório cultural afim.
They have a similar cultural repertoire.
Formal adjective usage.
A afinidade é um vínculo jurídico afim ao sangue.
Affinity is a legal bond similar to blood.
Comparing types of bonds.
As línguas românicas são línguas afins.
Romance languages are related languages.
Linguistic classification.
O projeto abrange a ecologia e domínios afins.
The project covers ecology and related domains.
Broad scope description.
Seu estilo literário é afim ao de Machado de Assis.
His literary style is similar to that of Machado de Assis.
Literary comparison.
A fenomenologia e correntes afins influenciaram o autor.
Phenomenology and related currents influenced the author.
Complex subject phrase.
O parentesco afim na linha reta não se dissolve.
Relationship by affinity in the direct line does not dissolve.
Advanced legal principle.
As propriedades químicas desses elementos são afins.
The chemical properties of these elements are similar.
Scientific precision.
O ensaio explora a estética e campos afins.
The essay explores aesthetics and related fields.
Analytical register.
Há uma preocupação ética afim a ambos os grupos.
There is an ethical concern common to both groups.
Agreement with 'preocupação'.
A empresa atua em logística e serviços afins.
The company operates in logistics and related services.
Corporate description.
Os conceitos de justiça e equidade são afins.
The concepts of justice and equity are related.
Philosophical link.
O autor utiliza um léxico afim ao da poesia clássica.
The author uses a lexicon similar to that of classical poetry.
Linguistic analysis.
A hermenêutica e disciplinas afins buscam o sentido.
Hermeneutics and related disciplines seek meaning.
High-level academic terminology.
O nexo causal é afim à responsabilidade civil.
The causal link is related to civil liability.
Technical legal jargon.
Sua ontologia é afim ao idealismo platônico.
His ontology is similar to Platonic idealism.
Philosophical comparison.
As patologias afins foram descritas no relatório.
The related pathologies were described in the report.
Medical precision.
O parentesco afim sobrevive ao óbito do cônjuge.
Affinity relationship survives the death of the spouse.
Advanced legal nuance.
Exploramos a semiótica e sistemas afins de significação.
We explored semiotics and related systems of meaning.
Academic complexity.
O regime jurídico é afim ao do funcionalismo público.
The legal regime is similar to that of the civil service.
Administrative law context.
A arquitetura brutalista e estilos afins são debatidos.
Brutalist architecture and related styles are debated.
Art history context.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
よく混同される語
Means 'with the intention of' or 'wanting'. It is two words.
Means 'after all' or 'finally'. It is an adverb.
Means 'at last' or 'in short'.
慣用句と表現
— People who share deep similarities in character.
Nós nos tornamos amigos porque somos espíritos afins.
literary— Used to dismissively or efficiently end a list.
Ele só fala de futebol, carros e afins.
informal— The formal name for in-law relationships.
O parentesco por afinidade é importante na lei.
legal間違えやすい
They sound identical in speech.
'Afim' is an adjective for similarity; 'a fim' is for intention.
Estou a fim de sorvete (want) vs. Sabores afins (similar).
Both mean similar.
'Afim' implies a category or bond; 'semelhante' is more general.
Rostos semelhantes vs. Áreas afins.
Both imply a relationship.
'Análogo' is more technical/scientific.
Processo análogo.
Afim is a type of parente.
'Parente' is the general term; 'afim' is the specific type (by marriage).
Meu parente afim.
Can mean related.
'Próximo' usually refers to distance or immediate blood relations.
Parente próximo.
文型パターン
Eu gosto de [Noun] e afins.
Eu gosto de música e afins.
Eles têm [Noun] afins.
Eles têm interesses afins.
[Noun] é afim a [Noun].
A física é afim à matemática.
Buscamos profissionais de [Field] ou áreas afins.
Buscamos profissionais de design ou áreas afins.
O parentesco afim em linha reta...
O parentesco afim em linha reta é perpétuo.
Trata-se de uma ontologia afim ao...
Trata-se de uma ontologia afim ao realismo.
[List] e afins.
Pão, queijo e afins.
Parentes consanguíneos e afins.
Convidamos parentes consanguíneos e afins.
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
Common in writing and formal speech; rare in casual slang.
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Estou afim de viajar.
→
Estou a fim de viajar.
Intentions require 'a fim' (two words).
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Eles têm interesses afim.
→
Eles têm interesses afins.
Adjectives must agree with plural nouns.
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Afin
→
Afim
The Portuguese spelling ends in 'm', not 'n'.
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Minha tia é minha parente afim.
→
Minha sogra é minha parente afim.
'Afim' refers to marriage relations, not blood aunts.
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Ele é afim com ela.
→
Ele é afim a ela.
The correct preposition is usually 'a'.
ヒント
The Space Matters
Always check if you are expressing desire (a fim) or similarity (afim). This is the #1 mistake.
Use 'e afins'
This is a great phrase to end a list of similar items quickly and naturally.
In-Laws
Remember that your cunhado and sogra are technically your 'parentes afins'.
Job Specs
Look for 'áreas afins' in job descriptions to see if your degree qualifies you.
Science Groups
Use 'ciências afins' when writing about interdisciplinary topics.
A-Kin
Associate 'afim' with 'akin' because they both mean related and look similar.
Nasal 'i'
Make sure to nasalize the 'i' in 'afim' for a native-sounding accent.
Agreement
Don't forget to use 'afins' if the noun is plural. 'Gostos afins', not 'gostos afim'.
Kindred Spirits
Use 'almas afins' to describe people you really connect with on a deep level.
Elevate your tone
Replace 'parecido' with 'afim' in formal writing to sound more professional.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think: 'Afim' is 'A-Kin'. One word, one connection. 'A fim' is 'A-Aim'. Two words, two steps to a goal.
視覚的連想
Imagine two overlapping circles (like a Venn diagram). The middle part where they meet is where they are 'afins'.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to list five pairs of 'áreas afins' (e.g., Mathematics and Physics) using the word in a full sentence.
語源
From the Latin 'affinis', which is composed of 'ad-' (to/near) and 'finis' (border/end).
元の意味: Neighboring, bordering on, or sharing a boundary.
Romance (Latin root).文化的な背景
Be careful when discussing 'parentes afins' in legal disputes; it has specific implications for inheritance and marriage law.
In English, we often just say 'in-laws' or 'related fields'. Portuguese 'afim' is more versatile as it covers both.
実生活で練習する
実際の使用場面
Job hunting
- Formação em áreas afins
- Experiência em setores afins
- Vaga para marketing e afins
- Cursos afins
Family law
- Parentesco afim
- Linha reta afim
- Parentes afins
- Vínculo de afinidade
Hobbies
- Gostos afins
- Interesses afins
- Atividades afins
- Paixões afins
Academic research
- Ciências afins
- Disciplinas afins
- Temas afins
- Teorias afins
Shopping
- Artigos de papelaria e afins
- Alimentos e afins
- Roupas e afins
- Ferramentas e afins
会話のきっかけ
"Você acha que é importante ter interesses afins em uma amizade?"
"Quais são as áreas afins à sua profissão atual?"
"Você tem muitos parentes afins que moram perto de você?"
"Você acredita que existam almas afins no mundo?"
"Quais temas afins à história você mais gosta de estudar?"
日記のテーマ
Descreva um amigo que seja um espírito afim e explique por quê.
Quais são os riscos de trabalhar em áreas que não são afins ao seu talento?
Escreva sobre uma reunião de família envolvendo seus parentes consanguíneos e afins.
Como você diferencia seus gostos afins dos gostos de seus pais?
Reflita sobre a importância de estudar línguas afins para aprender mais rápido.
よくある質問
10 問Only when it means 'similar' or 'related by marriage'. If you mean 'in order to', it is 'a fim' (two words).
The plural is 'afins'. You change the 'm' to 'ns'.
No, that is a common spelling error. You should write 'Eu estou a fim de você' (two words).
These are your relatives by marriage, such as your mother-in-law, father-in-law, and siblings-in-law.
Yes, it is generally considered neutral to formal. In casual speech, people often use 'parecido'.
Use it to describe your degree, e.g., 'Tenho formação em Marketing e áreas afins'.
No, 'afim' is a uniform adjective. It is the same for masculine and feminine (e.g., 'gosto afim', 'ideia afim').
Yes, in the plural 'os afins' meaning 'the related ones', but it's mostly an adjective.
It's the legal term for the bond between a spouse and the other spouse's blood relatives.
No, 'afin' is Spanish. In Portuguese, it must end with 'm' (afim).
自分をテスト 200 問
Write a sentence using 'áreas afins' in a professional context.
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Explain the difference between 'afim' and 'a fim' in your own words.
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Describe your relationship with your in-laws using 'parente afim'.
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Create a list of three items and end it with 'e afins'.
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Write a sentence about 'almas afins'.
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Compare two school subjects using 'afim à'.
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Use 'gostos afins' in a sentence about friendship.
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Write a sentence using 'interesses afins'.
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Explain why 'línguas afins' are easier to learn.
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Describe a job requirement using 'setores afins'.
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Write a sentence about 'temas afins'.
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Use 'afins' to describe a group of people.
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Translate: 'They have similar ideas.'
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Translate: 'Mother-in-law is a relative by marriage.'
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Translate: 'I am looking for books and the like.'
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Write a formal sentence for a law paper about affinity.
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Write a sentence about 'ciências afins'.
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Describe a hobby using 'atividades afins'.
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Use 'afim' in a singular sentence.
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Write a sentence about 'objetivos afins'.
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Pronuncie a palavra 'afim' focando no som nasal.
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Diga a frase: 'Temos interesses afins'.
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Explique a diferença entre 'afim' e 'a fim' em voz alta.
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Diga cinco 'áreas afins' à medicina.
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Pronuncie o plural 'afins'.
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Diga: 'Minha sogra é minha parente afim'.
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Como você diria 'and the like' em português?
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Diga: 'Buscamos profissionais de áreas afins'.
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Use 'espíritos afins' em uma frase.
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Explique o que é 'parentesco afim' para um amigo.
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Pronuncie as rimas: jardim, assim, afim.
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Como você pergunta se alguém tem gostos similares?
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Diga: 'Estudamos línguas afins'.
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Use 'afim' para descrever um projeto similar.
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Diga: 'Comprei pão, leite e afins'.
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Explique por que 'afim' termina em 'm'.
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Diga: 'Eles são almas afins'.
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Pronuncie a palavra latina 'affinis'.
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O locutor disse 'afim' ou 'a fim'? 'Eu estou a fim de comer'.
O locutor disse 'afim' ou 'a fim'? 'Temos gostos afins'.
Quantas vezes você ouve 'afim' nesta lista? 'Pão, leite e afins'.
A palavra 'afins' soa como 'fins' (ends)?
Identifique o erro: 'Eles têm interesses afim'.
Qual a última letra ouvida em 'afim'?
O som de 'afim' é agudo ou grave?
Ouça a frase: 'Áreas afins'. É plural ou singular?
O locutor está falando de família ou hobbies? 'Ele é meu parente afim'.
A palavra 'afim' rima com 'pudim'?
Qual a preposição ouvida? 'Afim à proposta'.
Identifique a palavra: 'A-F-I-M'.
O locutor parece formal ou informal? 'Parentesco por afinidade'.
Ouça: 'Estou afim'. Isso está correto na escrita?
Ouça: 'Almas afins'. O que significa?
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Summary
The word 'afim' is your best tool for categorizing similar things or describing family members by marriage. Remember: one word for connection, two words ('a fim') for intention.
- Means 'similar' or 'related'.
- Used for in-laws in legal terms.
- Must agree in number (afim/afins).
- Often confused with 'a fim' (wanting to).
The Space Matters
Always check if you are expressing desire (a fim) or similarity (afim). This is the #1 mistake.
Use 'e afins'
This is a great phrase to end a list of similar items quickly and naturally.
In-Laws
Remember that your cunhado and sogra are technically your 'parentes afins'.
Job Specs
Look for 'áreas afins' in job descriptions to see if your degree qualifies you.
関連コンテンツ
familyの関連語
à medida que
A2As; at the same time that.
abençoado
A2彼は祝福された男です。
abrigo
A2避難所は学校にあります。
acarinhar
A2愛情を込めて可愛がる、または愛撫すること。
aceito
A2受け入れられた、一般的に認められた、または合意された。「その提案は aceito された」(その提案は受け入れられた)。
acenar
A2挨拶や同意のために手や頭で合図すること(手を振る、うなずく)。
acolher
A2To receive (a guest or new member) with pleasure and hospitality.
acolhimento
A2温かい歓迎、受け入れ。 'その家族の温かい迎え入れ(アコリメント)に感動しました。'
acolitar
B2支援や付き添いを提供し、助け、サポート、または仲間意識を示すこと。 / 特定の取り組み、困難、または期間を通じて、積極的かつ協力的な姿勢で、個人またはグループに援助、サポート、または仲間意識を提供すること。
acomodar
A2'acomodar'は、誰かに宿泊場所を提供したり、物に場所を作ったりすることを意味します。