apego
attachment; fondness
Pronunciation
/ɐ.ˈpe.ɡu/
Cultural Note
'Apego' can be positive (healthy attachment) or negative (unhealthy clinginess) depending on context. In modern Brazilian psychology and self-help culture — which is very popular — 'apego' and 'desapego' (detachment) are frequently discussed in the context of healthy relationships. The word is used in both PT and BR.
📝 Example Sentences
O apego emocional entre eles é muito forte.
The emotional attachment between them is very strong.
Sinto um apego profundo por esta pessoa.
I feel a deep attachment to this person.
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