affetto
affection
Pronunciation
/afˈfet.to/
Cultural Note
'Affetto' is the warm, non-romantic love expressed through 'ti voglio bene' (I care about you / I love you) as opposed to 'ti amo' (I love you romantically). This distinction between types of love is fundamental in Italian.
📝 Example Sentences
Ti voglio bene, provo un grande affetto per te.
I care about you, I feel great affection for you.
L'affetto tra fratelli è un legame speciale.
Affection between siblings is a special bond.
Ha bisogno di affetto e comprensione.
He needs affection and understanding.
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