Recobra (en. Regain)

/re'ko.βɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To restore or recover something that was lost.
After a few weeks of repairs, the car regains its functionality.
Después de unas semanas de técnico, el coche recobra su funcionalidad.
To regain vigor or energy.
After the break, the team regained their energy for the match.
Tras el descanso, el equipo recobró su energía para el partido.
To recover sense or mental clarity.
At the end of therapy, she regained her confidence.
Al final de la terapia, ella recobró su confianza.

Etymology

From the Latin 'recuperare,' meaning to take back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

regain consciousness
To recover clarity or composure.
recobrar el sentido
regain strength
To regain energy after an effort.
recobrar fuerzas
regain confidence
To restore security in oneself or in others.
recobrar la confianza

Related Words

recover
To reacquire something that was lost.
recuperar
restore
To return something to its original state.
restaurar
restitute
To return something to its owner or its original place.
restituir

Slang Meanings

Regain what was lost in life.
After all those hard experiences, I finally regained my joy.
Después de todas esas experiencias duras, finalmente recobré mi alegría.
To get back in shape.
After the illness, it took him some time to regain his training level.
Después de la enfermedad, le costó un tiempo recobrar su nivel de entrenamiento.