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affinare

to refine

verb ahf-fee-NAH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to hone

Usage Note

Affinare uses avere as its auxiliary. Beyond literal meanings (sharpening a blade, refining ore), it is most commonly used figuratively — affinare le proprie capacità (to hone one's skills), affinare il gusto (to refine one's taste). The reflexive affinarsi means to become more refined or polished.

Examples

"Devi affinare la tua tecnica di scrittura."

Natural Translation

You need to hone your writing technique.

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