Marcio, Yes, affinity in English. I thought that is what the word said, but I couldn't make it out (and had to rush off the computer).
For those who want to know (and you will encounter this sooner or later), you can be related by blood (consangunity or consanguinidade in Portuguese) or by marriage, like in-laws (affinity or afinidade in Portuguese). Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
