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afinamento

[a.fi.na.ˈmen.tu]
nounmasculinepl: afinamentos
tuning, refinement, sharpening
1. The act or process of tuning a musical instrument
The piano needs tuning before the concert.
O piano precisa de afinamento antes do concerto.
2. The process of sharpening or honing a tool or blade
Regular sharpening keeps the knife blade in good condition.
O afinamento regular mantém a lâmina da faca em bom estado.
3. The refinement or improvement of something; making something more precise or perfect
The refinement of the technique took months of practice.
O afinamento da técnica levou meses de prática.
4. Adjustment or calibration of equipment or systems
Engine tuning improves vehicle performance.
O afinamento do motor melhora o desempenho do veículo.
Synonyms
afinaçãoajusterefinamentoaperfeiçoamentoafiliação
Antonyms
desafinamentodeterioraçãopiora

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afinamento
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
afinação
More commonly used in Portugal, particularly for musical instruments
São Paulo
afinamento
Standard usage, commonly used in automotive and musical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

afinamento fino - fine-tuning
afinamento de ouvido - ear training
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