WordafectarMeaningto affectPart of speechverbPronunciationCourseSpanish (Latin America)LessonFormal causal connectors (debido a, a causa de)Usages of afectarA causa de este problema, el racionamiento afectará a todos.Because of this problem, the rationing will affect everyone.Cuando hace mucho calor, la escasez afecta el bosque.When it is very hot, the shortage affects the forest.