reconstruct correctly

[/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt kəˈrɛktli/]
verb phrase
reconstruir corretamente
1. to build, form, or create something again in the proper or accurate way; to restore something to its original state or proper condition with precision
Archaeologists worked to reconstruct correctly the ancient pottery from the fragments they discovered.
Arqueólogos trabalharam para reconstruir corretamente a cerâmica antiga a partir dos fragmentos que descobriram.
2. to mentally piece together or reproduce something accurately based on available information or evidence
The detective attempted to reconstruct correctly what happened at the crime scene.
O detetive tentou reconstruir corretamente o que aconteceu no local do crime.
3. to repair or restore something to functional order with accuracy and proper technique
The team needed to reconstruct correctly the damaged software code.
A equipe precisava reconstruir corretamente o código de software danificado.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, forensic, archaeological, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in crime documentaries (true crime genre is popular) and archaeological discussions. The emphasis on 'correctly' reflects a cultural value on precision and accuracy in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rebuild accuratelyrestore properlypiece together correctlyreassemble properlyrecreate accurately
Antonyms / Antônimos
destroydismantledistortmisrepresentreconstruct incorrectly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reconstruir corretamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reconstruir certinho / reconstruir do jeito certo
More colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
reconstruir corretamente / refazer certinho
Professional and technical contexts prefer 'corretamente'
Portugal
reconstruir adequadamente / reconstruir corretamente
Both terms used; 'adequadamente' more common in Portugal

Related Words

reconstructionrestorerepairassemblereproduceaccuratepreciseevidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

piece together the puzzle
put back together
set the record straight
get the facts straight
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