to tune; to refine; to sharpen
1. to adjust the pitch of a musical instrument to the correct frequency
I need to tune my guitar before the concert.
Preciso afinar meu violão antes do concerto.
2. to make something more precise, refined, or perfect
We need to refine our strategy before launching the project.
Precisamos afinar nossa estratégia antes de lançar o projeto.
3. to sharpen or make thinner
She afinando the pencil to a point.
Ela afinou o lápis até fazer uma ponta.
4. to lose weight; to become thin
He has afinado considerably after his diet.
Ele afinou consideravelmente depois de sua dieta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
afinar os instrumentos - to tune the instruments; to prepare
afinar a mira - to sharpen one's aim; to focus
afinar as velas - to trim the sails; to adjust strategy
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