resurfacing
[/ˌriːˈsɜːrfəsɪŋ/]
noun, gerund/present participle
ressurgimento, reaparecimento, recapeamento
1. The action or process of appearing or coming to the surface again
The resurfacing of old memories brought back painful emotions.
O reaparecimento de memórias antigas trouxe de volta emoções dolorosas.
2. The process of laying a new surface layer on a road, floor, or other structure
The city scheduled road resurfacing on Main Street next month.
A cidade agendou o recapeamento da Rua Principal para o próximo mês.
3. The act of coming back into public view or attention after a period of absence
The singer's resurfacing after a decade surprised her fans.
O reaparecimento da cantora após uma década surpreendeu seus fãs.
In Brazil, 'resurfacing' is commonly used both literally (road maintenance) and figuratively (return of celebrities, revival of trends, or rekindling of memories). The term has become increasingly popular in contemporary Portuguese as English technical and cultural influences grow stronger, particularly in urban and media contexts.
NYC Slang
makin' a comeback, showin' up again
Related Idioms & Phrases
resurfacing from the depths
resurfacing of old issues
resurfacing in the public eye
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