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afina
[ɐ.ˈfi.nɐ]
verb
tunes, refines, sharpens
1.
Third person singular present indicative of 'afinar' - to tune (musical instruments)
She tunes the guitar every week
Ela afina a guitarra toda semana
2.
To refine or perfect something
He refines his technique with practice
Ele afina sua técnica com prática
3.
To sharpen or make thin
The craftsman sharpens the blade
O artesão afina a lâmina
Synonyms
tempera
aperfeiçoa
aguça
harmoniza
Antonyms
desafina
estraga
arruína
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
afina
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
afina
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
afinar a mira - to aim precisely
afinar os ouvidos - to listen carefully
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