refinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to refine

   to purify or process a raw material (oil, sugar, metals) to remove impurities

2. 2.

   to refine

   to improve or perfect something by making it more elegant, sophisticated, or polished

3. 3.

   to refine

   to make more subtle, precise, or detailed (ideas, techniques, methods)

Examples

• "A usina refina petróleo bruto para produzir gasolina e diesel."

  The plant refines crude oil to produce gasoline and diesel.

• "Ela refinA o gosto decorando a casa com obras de arte."

  She refines her taste by decorating the house with works of art.

• "Precisamos refinar nossa estratégia de marketing antes do lançamento."

  We need to refine our marketing strategy before the launch.

Usage

Common in industrial contexts (refinar petróleo, refinar açúcar) and figurative uses for improving skills, taste, or methods. Often collocates with técnica, processo, estratégia, and gosto. Regular -ar verb conjugation.