afinar — meaning in English

English meaning

• thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
• tune noun A short, memorable melody or piece of music.

Senses

afinar is used for these senses in English:

• thin (transitive) To make thin or thinner.
• thin (intransitive) To become thin or thinner.
• tune To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.
• tune To make more precise, intense, or effective; to put into a proper state or disposition.

thin — full definition

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

tune — full definition

1. noun A short, memorable melody or piece of music.
2. verb To adjust an instrument, engine, or device so it works or sounds correctly.
3. verb To adjust a radio or TV to receive a particular signal or channel.

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