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recover
[/rɪˈkʌvər/]
verb
recuperar
1.
to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after illness, injury, or difficulty
She is recovering well from surgery.
Ela está se recuperando bem da cirurgia.
2.
to find or get back something that was lost or taken
The police recovered the stolen paintings.
A polícia recuperou os quadros roubados.
3.
to regain control of oneself or a situation
He recovered his composure after the shock.
Ele recuperou a compostura após o choque.
4.
to obtain compensation or reimbursement
We managed to recover our investment.
Conseguimos recuperar nosso investimento.
NYC Slang
bounce back, get back on your feet
Synonyms
heal
bounce back
convalesce
regain
retrieve
reclaim
restore
improve
Antonyms
deteriorate
decline
lose
worsen
relapse
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
recuperar
most common and widely used
Rio de Janeiro
recuperar
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
recuperar
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
recuperar
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
recover from the blow
recover one's footing
recover ground
recover one's senses
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