Restauración (en. Restoration)

/restau̇raˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of returning something that has been damaged or altered to a previous state.
The restoration of the painting took several months.
La restauración del cuadro se llevó varios meses.
Reform or reconstruction of buildings, works of art, goldsmithing, etc.
The restoration of the cathedral was completed in 2020.
La restauración de la catedral se completó en 2020.
Historical period that follows a war or crisis, where there is an effort to recover the previous order.
The Restoration in Spain refers to the period after the dictatorship.
La Restauración en España se refiere al periodo después de la dictadura.

Etymology

From Latin 'restauratio', which means 'to return to its previous state'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

restoration of order
Process of reestablishing authority and normalcy in a society.
restauración del orden
restoration process
Method to return something to its original state.
proceso de restauración
restoration issue
Topic related to the repair or reconstitution of something lost.
asunto de restauración

Related Words

restorer
Person dedicated to the restoration of works of art.
restaurador
reconstitution
Action of reconstituting something.
reconstitución
rehabilitation
Process of returning something that was unused to a useful or functional state.
rehabilitación

Slang Meanings

Restoring something to get it out of its bad condition.
That old house needs a complete restoration before it is sold.
Esa vieja casa necesita una restauración completa antes de que la vendan.
Repairing a complicated or damaged situation.
After the argument, they attempted a restoration of peace between them.
Después de la discusión, intentaron una restauración de la paz entre ellos.