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aperfeiçoa

[a.per.fei.ˈço.a]
verb
perfects, improves, refines
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'aperfeiçoar': to make perfect or better; to improve the quality or skill of something
She perfects her technique every day.
Ela aperfeiçoa sua técnica todos os dias.
2. To enhance, polish, or refine something to a higher standard
He improves his Portuguese by studying regularly.
Ele aperfeiçoa seu português estudando regularmente.
Synonyms
melhoraaprimorarefinapoliciadesenvolvelapida
Antonyms
pioradeterioradegradaprejudica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aperfeiçoa
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aperfeiçoa
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

aperfeiçoar-se - to improve oneself, to perfect oneself
aperfeiçoar os conhecimentos - to sharpen one's knowledge
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