Recuperando (en. Recovering)

/re-ku-pe-ran-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Recovering something that was lost.
They are recovering important documents from the office.
Están recuperando documentos importantes de la oficina.
Recovering from an illness or accident.
After the operation, he is gradually recovering his health.
Después de la operación, está recuperando su salud poco a poco.
Returning to a previous state of health or well-being.
The team is recovering its physical form after the break of the season.
El equipo está recuperando su forma física tras la pausa de la temporada.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

recovering lost time
Making efforts to recover the time that was not used effectively.
recuperando el tiempo perdido
regain strength
Regaining energy or vigor after fatigue or illness.
recuperar fuerzas

Related Words

recovery
The process of returning to a previous state or improvement.
recuperación
recoverable
That can be regained or restored.
recuperable
recoverer
A person or entity responsible for recovering something.
recuperador

Slang Meanings

To pick up what was lost in a party context.
At last night's party, I was recovering lost time by dancing until dawn.
En la fiesta de anoche, estaba recuperando el tiempo perdido bailando hasta el amanecer.
To improve after a difficult situation.
After that breakup, she is recovering her joy.
Después de esa ruptura, ella está recuperando su alegría.