afilado
1. gradually becoming narrower or thinner towards one end
The tapered candle burned slowly.
A vela afilada queimou lentamente.
2. reduced in size, amount, or intensity gradually
He tapered his coffee consumption before bed.
Ele reduziu gradualmente seu consumo de café antes de dormir.
3. shaped or designed to narrow progressively
The tapered trousers fit snugly at the ankles.
As calças afiladas ajustam-se perfeitamente nos tornozelos.
The term 'tapered' is commonly used in fashion in both the USA and Brazil to describe clothing that fits closer to the body towards the bottom. In healthcare and fitness contexts, both cultures understand 'tapered' to mean a gradual reduction in dosage or intensity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tapered off - diminuiu gradualmente (decreased gradually)
taper down - reduzir progressivamente (reduce progressively)
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