afinar

Portuguese

/afiˈna(ʁ)/, /ɐfiˈnaɾ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to thin to make thinner
  • (intransitive) to thin to become thinner
  • (music) to tune to modify a musical instrument

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese fino (thin, fine) derived from French affiner.

Origin

French

affiner

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