What is the Portuguese word for "sharpen"?

Learn how to say "sharpen" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

sharpen

Portuguese

apontar

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Examples of how to use "sharpen" in Portuguese

English
Can you sharpen this pencil for me?
Portuguese
Você pode afiar esta caneta para mim?
English
I sharpen my pencil before class.
Portuguese
Eu afio minha caneta antes da aula.
English
She sharpened the kitchen knives yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela afiou as facas da cozinha ontem.
English
They are sharpening the scissors now.
Portuguese
Eles estão afiando a tesoura agora.
English
We have sharpened all the garden tools.
Portuguese
Nós afiamos todas as ferramentas do jardim.
English
He will sharpen the blade tomorrow.
Portuguese
Ele vai afiar a lâmina amanhã.

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