reforma

[ʁə.ˈfɔɾ.mə (PT) / ʁe.ˈfoɾ.mɐ (BR)]

nounfemininepl: reformas

reform

1. The action or process of changing something to improve it, especially a law, system, or institution

The government implemented educational reforms.

O governo implementou reformas educacionais.

2. Renovation or reconstruction of a building or property

The apartment needs a complete reform before moving in.

O apartamento precisa de uma reforma completa antes de se mudar.

3. A change in behavior or character, especially toward improvement

His reform after prison was genuine.

Sua reforma após a prisão foi genuína.

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General Portuguese

reforma

Standard usage in both Portugal and Brazil

Brazil

reforma

Commonly used for both institutional changes and building renovations

Portugal

reforma

Also used to refer to retirement (ex: 'ir para a reforma' = to retire)

reforma agrária (agrarian reform)

reforma tributária (tax reform)

reforma protestante (Protestant Reformation)

fazer reforma (to renovate)

ir para a reforma (to retire - Portugal)

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