recuperar
retrieve · recover · regain
Volver a tener algo que se había perdido o mejorar después de estar mal.
Word: recuperar
Meaning in English:
The verb recuperar means "to recover," "to regain," or "to get back." It implies the act of restoring something lost or returning to a previous state.
Explanation:
- Prefix: "re-" which means "again" or "back"
- Root: "cuperar," related to obtaining or taking something (originally from Latin recuperare)
Uses:
- To recover something that was lost (e.g., "recuperar un objeto" = to recover an object)
- To regain health or strength (e.g., "recuperar la salud" = to recover one’s health)
- To improve or restore a skill, grade, or position (e.g., "recuperar un examen" = to retake and pass a test)
- To reclaim or rescue
Synonyms:
- recuperar: restaurar, restablecer, recobrar, recuperar la salud = sanar, recuperarse
Antonyms:
- perder (to lose)
- empeorar (to worsen)
In summary, recuperar is a versatile verb related to regaining or getting back something tangible or intangible, such as health, objects, status, or capacities.
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Examples
Necesito recuperar mi vieja bicicleta del garaje.verb
I need to retrieve my old bicycle from the garage.
Él quiere recuperar su libro lo antes posible.verb
He wants to retrieve his book as soon as possible.
Quiero recuperar mi libro prestado.verb
I want to recover my borrowed book.
Ella espera recuperar sus fotos después del viaje.verb
She hopes to recover her photos after the trip.
Logró recuperar su confianza después de practicar mucho.verb
He managed to recover his confidence after practicing a lot.
Logró recuperar su confianza.verb
He managed to regain his confidence.
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