afinar
to tune; to refine
verb ah-fee-NAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin 'ad-' + 'finis' (end, limit), meaning to bring to a fine point.
Also means
to sharpen; to hone
Usage Note
Afinar covers tuning a musical instrument (afinar la guitarra) and the broader sense of refining or perfecting something (afinar el argumento). In music contexts it also means to sing or play in tune. The adjective afinado describes an instrument that is in tune or a person with a good ear.
Examples
"El músico afinó su violín antes del concierto."
Natural Translation
The musician tuned his violin before the concert.
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