1. Thin, Fine, Delicate: This is the most common meaning, similar to "fine" in English. It can describe things like:
* Fabric: "Tecido fino" (fine fabric)
* Wine: "Vinho fino" (fine wine)
* Hair: "Cabelo fino" (thin hair)
2. Sharp, Keen, Acute: This meaning is less common but still used. It can describe things like:
* Mind: "Mente fina" (sharp mind)
* Perception: "Percepção fina" (acute perception)
3. Slim, Slender: This meaning is similar to "thin" but can also imply elegance and grace.
4. In Spanish, "fino" can also mean "classy" or "sophisticated". While this meaning is not as common in Portuguese, it can sometimes be used in similar contexts.
Examples:
* "O vestido é muito fino." (The dress is very fine.)
* "Ele tem um paladar fino." (He has a refined palate.)
* "Ela tem um nariz fino." (She has a sharp nose.)
* "Essa é uma obra de arte muito fina." (That is a very fine work of art.)
It's important to consider the context in which "fino" is used to determine its precise meaning.