Tighten in Portuguese
In Portuguese
apertar
Definition
Definition in EnglishTo turn or pull something, such as a screw or a strap, until it holds firmly.
Definition in PortugueseGirar ou puxar algo, como um parafuso ou uma alça, até ficar firme.
Example sentences
A arara de parede balança toda vez que alguém tira um casaco — alguém precisa apertar esses parafusos.
The wall rack wobbles every time you take a coat off it — somebody needs to tighten those screws.
Apertei os parafusos da maçaneta semana passada e ela já tá frouxa de novo.
I tightened the screws on the door handle last week and it's already loose again.
Tenho que apertar o suporte articulado todo mês, senão a tela vai descendo até encostar na mesa.
I have to tighten the monitor arm every month, or the screen slowly sinks onto the desk.
Related words
Done with
- Allen key
- bolt
- impact wrench
- luggage strap
- nut
- wrench
- adjustable wrench
- belt
- clamp
- monitor arm
- restraint strap
- spice jar
- coat hook
- hacksaw
- leg
- oil filter
- Phillips screwdriver
- projector stand
- screwdriver
- towel rail
- airport fence
- aquarium stand
- assembly workshop
- computer desk
- easel
- gas mask
- loft bed
- mooring equipment
- overhead wire
- printer stand
- shower pipe
- skateboard
- toy drum
- utensil rack
- water tap
- water valve
- bicycle stand
- railing
- bunk bed
- coat rack
- bulletproof vest
- roller skate
- shopping bag stand
- tire workshop
- wall-mounted clothes rack