afivelar

Senses

1. 1.

   to buckle

   to fasten or secure with a buckle

2. 2.

   to clasp

   to fasten or close with a clasp or buckle-like device

Examples

• "Ele afivela o cinto antes de sair de casa."

  He buckles his belt before leaving the house.

• "A criança ainda não consegue afivelar a mochila sozinha."

  The child still can't buckle the backpack by herself.

• "Afivele bem o capacete antes de andar de moto."

  Buckle your helmet well before riding a motorcycle.

Usage

Regular -ar verb derived from "fivela" (buckle). Commonly used with items like belts (cintos), straps (tiras), helmets (capacetes), and bags (mochilas). The opposite action is "desafivelar" (to unbuckle).