Restaurar (en. Restore)

/res.tau̇ˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Remake, renew, or return something to its previous state.
I am going to restore the damaged painting.
Voy a restaurar la pintura dañada.
Recover something that had been lost or deteriorated.
We are trying to restore trust in the community.
Estamos intentando restaurar la confianza en la comunidad.
Preserve and maintain something that has historical or artistic value in good condition.
The museum is dedicated to restoring works of art.
El museo se dedica a restaurar obras de arte.

Etymology

From Latin restaurāre, which means 'to re-establish' or 'to remake.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

restore faith
regain trust or belief in something.
restaurar la fe
restore relationships
re-establish a relationship that had been broken.
restaurar relaciones
restore peace
regenerate a state of peace after a conflict.
restaurar la paz

Related Words

restoration
The process of restoring something.
restauración
restorer
A person who is dedicated to restoring objects or works of art.
restaurador
restorative
Having the ability to restore something to a previous state.
restaurativo

Slang Meanings

To repair something in an improvised manner.
I am always restoring my car with duct tape.
Siempre estoy restaurando mi coche con cinta adhesiva.
To regain a state of joy or well-being.
After that difficult week, I finally managed to restore my good mood.
Después de esa semana difícil, finalmente logré restaurar mi buen humor.