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recomponerse

[reh-kohm-poh-NEHR-seh]
verb
recompor-se
1. to recover one's composure; to regain one's calm
After the shock, she took a moment to recompose herself.
Após o choque, ela levou um momento para se recompor.
2. to repair or fix something that was broken or damaged
The mechanic had to recompose the engine after the accident.
O mecânico teve que recompor o motor após o acidente.
3. to reorganize or reassemble constituent parts
The team recomposed itself after losing the first match.
O time se recompôs após perder o primeiro jogo.
Synonyms
recuperarseserenarsecalmarsereestablecersereconstruirse
Antonyms
descomponersedesbaratarseperturbarse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
se recompor
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
recompor-se
Standard Portuguese usage with hyphenation
Castilian Spanish
recomponerse
Original Spanish form

Related Idioms & Phrases

recomponerse del susto - to recover from a fright
recomponerse del golpe - to recover from a blow/setback
recomponerse anímicamente - to recover emotionally
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