be restorative

[/bi rɪˈstɔːrətɪv/]
verb phrase
ser restaurador; ser reconfortante; ser revigorador
1. to have the quality of restoring health, strength, or well-being; to help someone recover or feel renewed
A good night's sleep can be restorative after a stressful week.
Uma boa noite de sono pode ser restauradora após uma semana estressante.
2. to serve as a remedy or to repair something that was damaged or lost
Meditation and yoga can be restorative for both body and mind.
Meditação e ioga podem ser restauradoras para o corpo e a mente.
3. to contribute to the recovery or renewal of something
Time in nature can be restorative to one's mental health.
Tempo na natureza pode ser restaurador para a saúde mental de alguém.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'be restorative' is commonly used in wellness and health discussions. Brazil has embraced this concept particularly in discussions of natural remedies, meditation practices, and work-life balance. In the USA, it's frequently used in self-care and mental health contexts, especially in urban environments where stress management is emphasized.
NYC Slang
to recharge your batteries; to get your groove back
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be healingbe therapeuticbe rejuvenatingbe revitalizingbe curativebe recuperative
Antonyms / Antônimos
be damagingbe harmfulbe exhaustingbe drainingbe debilitating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser restaurador; ser reconfortante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser revigorador
Commonly used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser restaurador; recarregar as energias
Often used in health and wellness contexts
Portugal
ser restaurador; ser reconfortante
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

restorationrestorerestorerrestorative justicewell-beingrecuperationrenewal

Related Idioms & Phrases

be good for the soul
do wonders
work like a charm
breathe new life into
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