recuperarse - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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recuperarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/rekupəˈɾaɾse/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

The verb "recuperarse" means to recover or to get better, often in the context of health or well-being. It is widely used in both spoken and written Spanish, with a slightly more frequent occurrence in oral contexts, particularly in conversations about health, wellness, and emotionally overcoming challenges.

Example Sentences

  1. Después de una semana de descanso, finalmente me estoy recuperando.
    (After a week of rest, I am finally recovering.)

  2. Ella espera recuperarse pronto de su enfermedad.
    (She hopes to recover soon from her illness.)

  3. A pesar del accidente, él logró recuperarse completamente.
    (Despite the accident, he managed to recover completely.)

Idiomatic Expressions

"Recuperarse" is often part of various idiomatic expressions. Here are some common ones:

  1. Recuperarse de una caída
    (to recover from a fall)
    Ejemplo: Después de la caída, se tomó un tiempo para recuperarse de una caída.
    (After the fall, he took some time to recover from it.)

  2. Recuperarse emocionalmente
    (to recover emotionally)
    Ejemplo: Necesitó varios meses para recuperarse emocionalmente después de la ruptura.
    (It took her several months to recover emotionally after the breakup.)

  3. Recuperarse del estrés
    (to recover from stress)
    Ejemplo: Tomarse unas vacaciones puede ayudar a recuperarse del estrés del trabajo.
    (Taking a vacation can help recover from the stress of work.)

  4. Recuperarse de una enfermedad
    (to recover from an illness)
    Ejemplo: La comunidad se unió para ayudar a las personas a recuperarse de una enfermedad.
    (The community came together to help people recover from an illness.)

Etymology

The verb "recuperarse" is derived from the Spanish prefix "re-" indicating repetition or return, combined with "cuperar" which is a variation of "cobrar" meaning to collect or gather. Historically, "recuperarse" evolved to refer specifically to regaining health or condition.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Sanar (to heal) - Mejorar (to improve) - Rehabilitarse (to rehabilitate)

Antonyms: - Empeorar (to worsen) - Agravarse (to aggravate) - Desvanecerse (to fade away)



23-07-2024