reponer
replenish · regain
Definition & meaning
The verb reponer has several meanings depending on the context:
- To replenish or restock: To fill something that has been emptied or depleted. For example, replacing products on a supermarket shelf or refilling a drink.
- To replace or restore: To put something back in its original place or state. This can refer to physical objects or abstract concepts like authority or health.
- To recover: Often used in the reflexive form (reponerse), it means to regain strength, health, or composure after an illness, emotional distress, or a difficult situation.
- To reply or answer: In some formal or literary contexts, it is used as a synonym for responding to someone.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a transitive verb that follows the same conjugation pattern as the verb poner . It is an irregular verb. In its reflexive form, reponerse, it functions as an intransitive verb indicating a change in state or condition.
Word origin: The word is derived from the Latin reponere, which is formed by the prefix re- (again, back) and the verb ponere (to place or put).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Restablecer : To re-establish or restore.
- Reemplazar : To replace something with another item.
- Recuperar : To recover health or something lost.
- Abastecer : To supply or provision.
- Contestar : To answer or reply.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Es importante reponer los materiales escolares al comienzo del año.verb
It is important to replenish the school supplies at the beginning of the year.
Si descansas un rato, podrás reponer las fuerzas para continuar.verb
If you rest for a while, you will be able to regain your strength to continue.
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