whet in Portuguese
whet in Portuguese is afiar, amolar, aguçar — whet means to sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
whet in Portuguese
afiar
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
amolar
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
aguçar
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
estimular
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
What does "whet" mean?
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verb To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
"He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables."
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verb To make an appetite, interest, or desire stronger.
"The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived."
whet in a sentence
- He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables.
- The butcher whets his cleaver every morning before opening.
- The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived.
- The trailer was enough to whet fans' appetite for the new film.
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "whet" in Portuguese?
"whet" in Portuguese is afiar, amolar, aguçar. whet means: To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
How do you use "whet" in a sentence?
Example: "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables." In Portuguese, "whet" is afiar, amolar, aguçar.
Are there other ways to say "whet" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "whet": afiar, amolar, aguçar, estimular.
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