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renovation

[/ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: renovations / renovações
renovação
1. The process of improving a building or structure by repairing and updating it
The renovation of the old house took six months.
A renovação da casa antiga levou seis meses.
2. The act of making something new again or restoring it to a better condition
The kitchen renovation included new appliances and countertops.
A renovação da cozinha incluiu novos eletrodomésticos e bancadas.
3. A renewed interest or vigor in something
The company experienced a renovation of its business practices.
A empresa experimentou uma renovação de suas práticas comerciais.
NYC Slang
reno (informal shorthand used in construction and real estate)
Synonyms
restorationrefurbishmentremodelingoverhaulrenewal
Antonyms
deteriorationdecaydemolition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renovação
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
renovação
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'reforma'
São Paulo
renovação
Standard usage in business and construction contexts
Portugal
renovação
Standard term; 'remodelação' also used for remodeling aspects

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something a new lease of life (through renovation)
breath of fresh air (metaphorical renovation of spaces or situations)
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