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rebuilding

[/riːˈbɪldɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
reconstrução
1. The process of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
The rebuilding of the city after the earthquake took several years.
A reconstrução da cidade após o terremoto levou vários anos.
2. The process of restoring something to a previous state or improving it
The team is focused on rebuilding after their poor season.
O time está focado em se reconstruir após sua temporada ruim.
3. Restoration or renovation of a structure
The rebuilding of the historic bridge is nearly complete.
A reconstrução da ponte histórica está quase concluída.
Synonyms
reconstructionrestorationrenovationrepairrefurbishment
Antonyms
demolitiondestructiondismantling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconstrução
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
reconstrução
Standard usage in business and construction contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reconstrução
Standard usage, may also use 'reforma' for renovation contexts
Portugal
reconstrução
Standard usage; 'reconstruir' emphasizes the continuous action

Related Idioms & Phrases

rebuild from scratch
rebuild bridges
reconstruction phase
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