recuperare
/re.ku.peˈra.re/
To recover in Italian is recuperare.
recuperare is used when you are regaining strength, energy or health. It is also the standard term used in computing and for physical items, meaning to retrieve lost data or objects.
Meaning: intransitive: to get better, regain health (verb)
Which one should you use?
While recuperare can refer to regaining strength or energy, if you are specifically talking about recovering from a disease or being cured, the verb guarire is the more precise choice.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /re.ku.peˈra.re/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'recover' can mean getting over an emotional shock, recuperare is almost never used for emotional healing, requiring words like riprendersi.
- Students in Italy use recuperare to describe making up for missed classes or studying to catch up before an exam.
- The word recuperare shares the same Latin root as the English word 'recover', meaning they are etymological siblings.
Examples in context
- Tom deve recuperare la sua forza.Tom has to recover his strength.This sentence shows how to use recuperare regarding strength.Tatoeba #10882005 by Guybrush88, translation #10181233 by sundown
- Voglio recuperare i miei oggetti di valore.I want to recover my valuables.This sentence demonstrates the use of recuperare for retrieving objects.Tatoeba #4520 by Guybrush88, translation #180364 by krungthep
- È possibile recuperare un file cancellato dal cestino?Is it possible to recover a file deleted from the bin?This sentence shows the application of recuperare for retrieving data.Tatoeba #3370481 by Guybrush88, translation #2818325 by mervert1
- Speriamo che il paziente si riprenda al più prestoLet's hope the patient recovers as soon as possible
- Lei si riprenderàShe will recover
- Il bambino è guarito velocementeThe child recovered quickly
- Mi sto riprendendoI'm recovering
- Dopo l'intervento chirurgico, il paziente si sta riprendendoAfter the surgery, the patient is recovering
- Non appena mi sarò rimesso, tornerò a lavorareAs soon as I recover, I'll go back to work
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a sick relative over the phone.
- MartinaSpero che il nonno possa recuperare presto.I hope Grandpa can recover soon.
- MatteoSì, deve solo riposare molto.Yes, he just needs to rest a lot.
- MartinaÈ un uomo molto forte.He is a very strong man.
- MatteoHai ragione, recupererà in poco tempo.You're right, he will recover in a little time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry recuperare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries recuperare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
