Recuperación (en. Recovery)

/re-ku-pe-ra-ˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of restoring something to its previous state.
The recovery of lost data was successful.
La recuperación de los datos perdidos fue exitosa.
Recovering health after an illness.
The patient's recovery has been impressive.
La recuperación del paciente ha sido impresionante.
Economic recovery of a country after a crisis.
The country's economy shows signs of recovery.
La economía del país muestra signos de recuperación.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'recuperatio', which means 'to recover' or 'to take back.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

total recovery
State in which one returns to full normality after a loss.
recuperación total
in the process of recovery
State of being in the phase of recovering something, whether health or resources.
en proceso de recuperación

Related Words

recover
To regain something that was lost.
recuperar
rehabilitation
Process by which someone is reintegrated into normality, often used in medical or social contexts.
rehabilitación

Slang Meanings

Work to recover
I need work for the economic recovery after losing my job.
Necesito chamba para la recuperación económica después de perder mi trabajo.
Get energized for recovery
It’s time to get energized for the team’s recovery after the defeat.
Es hora de poner las pilas para la recuperación del equipo tras la derrota.