was restored

[wəz rɪˈstɔːrd]
verb phrase (past tense passive voice)
foi restaurado/restaurada
1. brought back to a former or original state; repaired and made functional again
The old painting was restored to its original beauty.
A pintura antiga foi restaurada à sua beleza original.
2. returned to a previous position, rank, or condition
The king was restored to power after the revolution.
O rei foi restaurado ao poder após a revolução.
3. gave back or returned something that was lost or taken
The stolen artifacts were restored to the museum.
Os artefatos roubados foram restaurados ao museu.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese when discussing historical preservation, art conservation, or political reinstatement. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in contexts of patrimônio cultural (cultural heritage) restoration projects.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
was repairedwas fixedwas renewedwas recoveredwas returned
Antonyms / Antônimos
was damagedwas brokenwas destroyedwas removed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foi restaurado/restaurada
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
foi restaurado/restaurada
standard usage with no regional variation
São Paulo
foi restaurado/restaurada
standard usage with no regional variation
Portugal
foi restaurado/restaurada
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

restorerestorationrestoredrestorerrepair

Related Idioms & Phrases

restored to health
restored to order
restored to its former glory
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