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afilar — meaning in English

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English meaning

thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

Senses

afilar is used for these senses in English:

heave to (intransitive, , nautical, sailing) To cause (one's vessel) to become dead in the water by pointing the bows directly towards the wind.
thin (transitive) To make thin or thinner.

thin — full definition

adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
adj Runny; of low viscosity.
adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
adj Weak or unconvincing, said of an argument, excuse, or plot.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

filar fino ralo magro tênue delgado esparso adelgaçar afinar diluir