Recobrando (en. Recovering)

/re.k.o.bɾan.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of obtaining or recovering something again.
He is regaining the confidence he had lost.
Está recobrando la confianza que había perdido.
To restore or repair something that has deteriorated.
The community is regaining its cultural heritage.
La comunidad está recobrando su patrimonio cultural.
To receive back a property or right.
He is regaining his legal rights after the dispute.
Está recobrando sus derechos legales tras la disputa.

Etymology

From Latin 'recuperare', which means to take back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to recover health
To be healthy again after an illness.
recobrar la salud
to recover lost time
To try to recover time that was not utilized.
recobrar el tiempo perdido
to regain voice
To be able to speak again after having lost it.
recobrar la voz

Related Words

recover
To have something lost again.
recuperar
restore
To repair or return to a previous state.
restaurar
restitute
To return something to its original state or place.
restituir

Slang Meanings

To regain energy after a party.
I need a coffee, I am recovering from last night.
Necesito un café, estoy recobrando después de anoche.
To return to a state of control.
After a few difficult days, I am regaining control of my life.
Después de unos días difíciles, estoy recobrando el mando de mi vida.