Renovar (en. Renew)

/re.no.'βaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Make something new again or in optimal condition.

We need to renew the contract before it expires.

Necesitamos renovar el contrato antes de que expire.

Replace something old with something new.

I am going to renew my passport this month.

Voy a renovar mi pasaporte este mes.

Revive or revitalize something that has lost its strength or vigor.

The program aims to renew interest in reading.

El programa busca renovar el interés por la lectura.

From Latin 'renovare', which means 'to make new again'.

renew one's strength

Recover energy or spirit to continue something.

renovar fuerzas

renew vows

Reaffirm commitments, especially in the context of marriages.

renovar votos

innovate

Introduce changes or new elements into something.

innovar

reform

Modify something to improve it.

reformar

Give something a new look, especially in the context of style or fashion.

That haircut completely renews him.

Ese corte de pelo lo renueva completamente.

Change something for something more modern.

The car is old; it’s time to renew it.

El coche está viejo, es hora de renovarlo.