Regeneración (en. Regeneration)

/rexe̞neɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Biological process by which a living being restores a part of its body.
The regeneration of cells is fundamental to health.
La regeneración de las células es fundamental para la salud.
Recovery of an environment, system or structure to conditions prior to degradation.
The restoration of the ecosystem is underway after the fire.
La regeneración del ecosistema se está llevando a cabo tras el incendio.
Political or social movement that seeks change or renewal in society.
Urban regeneration has brought new opportunities to the community.
La regeneración urbana ha traído nuevas oportunidades a la comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'regeneratio', meaning 'to beget again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cellular regeneration
Process of renewal and repair of the cells in the organism.
regeneración celular
ecological regeneration
Restoration of a damaged ecosystem.
regeneración ecológica
urban regeneration
Improvement and renewal of urban areas.
regeneración urbana

Related Words

renewal
Process of making something new or restoring it.
renovación
recovery
Action of regaining something that was lost.
recuperación
restoration
Action of restoring something to its original state.
restauración

Slang Meanings

Renewal of energy or motivation.
I need a regeneration to be motivated to study again.
Necesito una regeneración para volver a estudiar con ganas.
Process of radical change in personal life.
After his trip, he had a total regeneration in his way of thinking.
Después de su viaje, tuvo una regeneración total en su forma de pensar.