How to pronounce "afina" in Portuguese
a.fiˈna(ʁ)
a·fi·NA
Primary stress: na
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porque ela bota uma banca e afina.
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “afina” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as a.fiˈna(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (a · fi · na), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (na). Grammatically, “afina” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “afina” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Porta dos Fundos.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRPorta dos FundosClip #1 · @1:05
“diz muito sobre o Brasil essa abertura, porque ela bota uma banca e afina. Tem isso não tem? É a cara do Brasil.”
Definition & Meaning: “afina”
- to thin (to make thinner)
- inflection of afinar:
- second-person singular imperative
Example Sentences (1)
- “porque ela bota uma banca e afina.”
Pronounce: “afina”
- Syllables:
- a · fi · na
- Primary stress:
- na
- IPA:
- a.fiˈna(ʁ)
- Hear it in context
- afina
Frequently asked questions about afina
How do you pronounce “afina” in Portuguese?
“afina” is pronounced ⁄a.fiˈna(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “afina” mean?
“afina” means: to thin (to make thinner)