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restauração

[ʁɛʃtaw.ɾa.ˈsɐ̃w]
nounfemininepl: restaurações
restoration
1. The act or process of restoring something to its original state or condition
The restoration of the historical building took three years.
A restauração do edifício histórico levou três anos.
2. The return of a monarch or political system to power
The Restoration of the Portuguese monarchy occurred in 1640.
A Restauração da monarquia portuguesa ocorreu em 1640.
3. Recovery or renewal of something that was lost or damaged
The restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries was celebrated.
A restauração das relações diplomáticas entre os dois países foi celebrada.
Synonyms
reconstruçãorenovaçãoreabilitaçãoreparação
Antonyms
destruiçãodemoliçãoruína

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
restauração
Standard usage in Portugal and Brazil
Brazil
restauração
Commonly used in architectural and historical contexts
Portugal
restauração
Often refers to historical events, especially the 1640 Restoration

Related Idioms & Phrases

Restauração Portuguesa (Portuguese Restoration - historical event of 1640)
trabalhos de restauração (restoration work/works)
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