← Back to Fala2Meto reform; to renovate; to repair
1. to make changes to improve something; to alter or modify for the better
The government decided to reform the education system.
O governo decidiu reformar o sistema de educação.
2. to renovate or repair a building or structure
We need to reform our old house before selling it.
Precisamos reformar nossa casa antiga antes de vendê-la.
3. to change someone's behavior or character for the better
The prison program aims to reform convicted criminals.
O programa prisional visa reformar criminosos condenados.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reformar
standard usage for renovation and systemic change
Portugal
reformar
used similarly but 'reabilitação' more common for behavioral reform
São Paulo
reformar
commonly used for construction/renovation work
Related Idioms & Phrases
reformar-se - to reform oneself; to change one's behavior
reformar de alto a baixo - to completely renovate/reform from top to bottom
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