Recrear (en. Recreate)

/re.kreˈar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide fun or entertainment to someone.
The magician entertained the children with his tricks.
El mago recreó a los niños con sus trucos.
To redo something to improve or adapt it.
The artist recreated the famous painting in his own style.
El artista recreó la famosa pintura con su propio estilo.
To restore the mood or vitality of someone.
A good book can rejuvenate the spirit of a tired person.
Un buen libro puede recrear el espíritu de una persona cansada.

Etymology

From Latin 'recreare', which means to create again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rejuvenate the spirit
Renew the energy or vitality of someone.
recrear el espíritu
to recreate memories
To evoke or remember moments from the past again.
recrear recuerdos
to recreate a scene
To represent again or recreate a specific moment.
recrear una escena

Related Words

recreation
Action of recreating; time spent on leisure and entertainment activities.
recreación
recreational
Related to or serving for recreation.
recreativo
recreator
A person or thing that entertains someone.
recreador

Slang Meanings

To recreate as a synonym for going out to have fun.
We're going to have fun this weekend at the beach.
Vamos a recrear este fin de semana en la playa.
To use recreate in a context of relaxation.
I need to relax for a while after that long week.
Necesito recrear un rato después de esa larga semana.