afila

Afila is a term that may refer to different uses in language and onomastics. In Spanish, afila is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb afilar, meaning to sharpen. It is used when describing someone sharpening an edge, for example: Él afila el cuchillo. The form appears in sentences about sharpening blades, tools, or points, and is a routine part of Spanish verb conjugation.

As a proper noun, afila can appear as a surname, a place name, or a brand in some contexts, though such uses are localized and not widely standardized. In uppercase form, AFILA is sometimes used as an acronym for organizations, programs, or initiatives, but there is no single universally recognized entity associated with the acronym.

In other languages or contexts, afila may appear as a loanword or transliteration, but it does not denote a widely recognized concept beyond its role as a conjugated verb form or a potential proper noun. Because of its limited footprint outside Spanish grammar, most references to afila require contextual clarification to avoid ambiguity.