Rehabilitación (en. Rehabilitation)

/re.a.bi.li.taˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of rehabilitating.
Rehabilitation is essential after a surgical operation.
La rehabilitación es esencial después de una operación quirúrgica.
Restoration of a person to their previous state or to a new functional state.
The rehabilitation program helped patients regain their mobility.
El programa de rehabilitación ayudó a los pacientes a recuperar su movilidad.
A process to reintegrate an individual into society.
Social rehabilitation is important for reducing crime.
La rehabilitación social es importante para reducir la delincuencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'rehabilitatio', meaning to restore the ability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comprehensive rehabilitation
A recovery process that encompasses multiple aspects of a person's life.
rehabilitación integral
physical rehabilitation
A type of rehabilitation focused on restoring physical function.
rehabilitación física
psychological rehabilitation
Rehabilitation focused on mental and emotional health.
rehabilitación psicológica

Related Words

rehabilitate
Restore someone or something to its original state.
rehabilitar
rehabilitator
Person or program that performs the rehabilitation.
rehabilitador
rehabilitated
Person who has been restored to a functional condition.
rehabilitado

Slang Meanings

Rehab
I was in rehab for three months to overcome my addiction.
Estuve en rehab durante tres meses para superar mi adicción.
Noise rehab
The center offers noise rehab for people with hearing problems.
El centro ofrece rehab de ruido para personas con problemas de audición.