This is the 8656th most frequent Portuguese word.
afiado
Sharp.
Here, 'afiado' is used to describe a physical state of sharpness, referring to the edge of a knife being able to cut efficiently.
Ele está afiando a faca para deixá-la mais afiada.
He is sharpening the knife to make it sharper.
In this sentence, 'afiado' metaphorically describes the pianist's acute sense of hearing or skill.
O pianista demonstrou um ouvido afiado durante a apresentação.
The pianist showcased a sharp ear during the performance.
Here, 'afiado' metaphorically refers to a person's quick wit or intelligence in solving issues.