Where does “afetuosamente” come from?
afetuosamente (Portuguese) comes from Portuguese -mente, from Old Portuguese -mente.
afetuosamente (Portuguese): affectionately, fondly
Ancestry of “afetuosamente”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Portuguese | -mente | -ly; -ally |
| 2 | Old Portuguese | -mente | — |