regain

[/rɪˈɡeɪn/]

verb

recuperar

1. to obtain or secure something again after losing it

She worked hard to regain her confidence after the accident.

Ela trabalhou muito para recuperar sua confiança após o acidente.

2. to return to a previous state or condition

The patient began to regain consciousness.

O paciente começou a recuperar a consciência.

3. to reach or return to a place

They managed to regain the shore after hours of swimming.

Conseguiram chegar à costa novamente após horas de nado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

recuperar

most common usage

Brazil

retomar

used when regaining control or position

Portugal

recuperar

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

recobrar

formal or literary alternative

regain one's footing - recuperar o equilíbrio

regain ground - recuperar terreno

regain composure - recuperar a compostura

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