polir

Senses

1. 1.

   to polish

   to make smooth and shiny by rubbing or chemical action

2. 2.

   to refine, to polish

   to improve or perfect something, especially manners, language, or skills

Examples

• "Ele poliu o carro até ficar brilhando."

  He polished the car until it was shining.

• "Preciso polir meu português antes da entrevista."

  I need to polish my Portuguese before the interview.

• "O joalheiro poliu o anel de ouro com muito cuidado."

  The jeweler polished the gold ring very carefully.

Usage

Regular -ir verb. Commonly used both literally (polishing objects like cars, furniture, jewelry) and figuratively (refining skills, manners, or language). Common collocations include "polir móveis" (polish furniture), "polir habilidades" (polish skills), and "polir o texto" (polish the text).