Portuguese Expression · Advanced
apertar o parafuso
tighten the screw
Pronunciation: apertar o parafuso
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: tighten the screw.
Example
Aperte o parafuso até a prateleira ficar firme.
Tighten the screw until the shelf is stable.
Practice tips
- Practice apertar o parafuso out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for advanced-level learners.