recover ability

[rɪˈkʌvər əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: recover abilities
capacidade de recuperação
1. The ability or capacity to return to a normal state after experiencing damage, illness, loss, or difficulty
The patient showed remarkable recover ability after the surgery.
O paciente demonstrou uma notável capacidade de recuperação após a cirurgia.
2. In systems or technology: the capacity to restore normal functioning after a failure or disruption
The software's recover ability ensures minimal data loss during system crashes.
A capacidade de recuperação do software garante perda mínima de dados durante falhas do sistema.
3. In psychology or resilience: the inherent strength to bounce back from adversity or trauma
Her recover ability was tested by multiple personal challenges.
Sua capacidade de recuperação foi testada por múltiplos desafios pessoais.
In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'capacidade de recuperação' is frequently used in medical, psychological, and business discussions. The concept is particularly valued in Brazilian culture, where resilience (resiliência) and the ability to overcome challenges are culturally celebrated traits. In American English, especially in NYC, the more casual 'bounce-back ability' is commonly used in informal and business contexts.
NYC Slang
bounce-back ability
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resiliencerecoverabilityrecuperative capacityrecuperabilityrestoration ability
Antonyms / Antônimos
fragilityvulnerabilityinability to recoverpermanent damage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade de recuperação
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade de se recuperar
More colloquial phrasing
São Paulo
capacidade de recuperação; recuperabilidade
More technical/business context
Portugal
capacidade de recuperação; aptidão para recuperação
Similar usage, slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

recoveryrecuperateresilientrestorationrehabilitationresilience

Related Idioms & Phrases

bounce back
come back from
make a comeback
get back on track
turn a corner
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