restaurá-lo / restaurá-la / restaurá-los / restaurá-las
1. to return something to its original condition, function, or state
We need to restore it to its former glory.
Precisamos restaurá-lo ao seu esplendor anterior.
2. to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
The technician will restore it before the weekend.
O técnico vai restaurá-lo antes do fim de semana.
3. to return something that was taken or lost
Please restore it to its rightful owner.
Por favor, restaure-o ao seu legítimo proprietário.
4. to bring back a system, service, or function to working order
The IT team will restore it after the maintenance.
O time de TI vai restaurá-lo após a manutenção.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts when discussing repairs of historical buildings, artwork, technology, or services. In Brazil, restoration projects are often part of cultural preservation efforts, particularly with colonial architecture and religious sites.
Related Idioms & Phrases
restore it to its original condition
restore it to working order
restore it to former glory
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