What does refinar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word refinar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use refinar in Portuguese.

The word refinar in Portuguese means refine, purify, refinar, refinar, refinar, aprimorar, refinar, refinar, refinar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word refinar

refine, purify

refinar

transitive verb (oil, flour, etc.)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Esta fábrica refina farinha.
This factory refines flour.

refinar

transitive verb (petroleum, chemicals) (petroquímica)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Esta instalação refina petróleo.
This plant refines oil.

refinar, aprimorar

transitive verb (process: improve)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Estamos aprimorando nosso processo de recrutamento para que ele funcione melhor.
We're refining our recruitment process to make it run more smoothly.

refinar

transitive verb (refine)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

refinar

transitive verb (work, etc.: improve, polish)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
This essay isn't bad, but you need to refine it a little more.

refinar

transitive verb (manners, taste: improve, polish)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The school tries to refine its pupils' manners, as well as imparting knowledge.

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