Afinar de ouvido
Example: Ele consegue afinar de ouvido para tocar violão.
Definition
"Afinar de ouvido" means to tune a musical instrument by ear, using one's auditory perception rather than a tuning device. It involves adjusting the pitch of the instrument's strings or components until the sound is correct and harmonious.
Etymology
The phrase "afinar de ouvido" comes from Portuguese, where "afinar" means to tune or adjust, and "ouvido" means ear. It literally translates to 'tune by ear,' highlighting the skill of tuning instruments based on listening rather than tools, a practice long valued by musicians.
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