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affair

Pronunciation: /əˈfer; əˈfeə(r)/

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Spanish translation of affair

n

  • 1 a (case) caso (m) b (event) the wedding was a small, family affair = la boda se celebró en la intimidad it was a very formal affair = fue una ocasión muy ceremoniosa c (business, concern) asunto (m) d affairs pl (matters) asuntos (mpl)
  • 2 (liaison) affaire (m)

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