How to Say "Recovery" in Portuguese

recuperação

/ʁe.ku.pe.ɾaˈsɐ̃w̃/feminine

The English phrase "recovery" is translated into Portuguese as recuperação.

The word recuperação refers to a return to normal health, but it is also used when discussing the recovery of lost or stolen objects or assets.

Meaning: return to normal health (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

recuperação has 5 syllables. The stress is on the 5th syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ʁe.ku.pe.ɾaˈsɐ̃w̃/.

In Brazil, the word recuperação is often used in schools to describe a special set of exams or classes students take to 'recover' a failing grade.
The word recuperação is frequently used in Portuguese-speaking sports commentary to describe a 'turnover', where a team wins back possession of the ball.
In certain legal contexts in Brazil, recuperação judicial is a specific term for a 'judicial reorganization', which is a way for companies to avoid bankruptcy.

Existe alguma chance de recuperação?
Is there any chance of recovery?
This sentence is useful for asking about the possibility of a recovery using recuperação.
Tatoeba #8292216 by JGEN, translation #8272429 by CK
Nós todos estamos rezando pela recuperação do Tom.
We're all praying for Tom's recovery.
This sentence shows how to express praying for someone's recovery using recuperação.
Tatoeba #6970269 by Ricardo14, translation #2953890 by CK
Durante anos ele lutou contra a adição. E abriu um centro de recuperação para pessoas que procuravam livrar-se de vícios.
For years he struggled with addiction. And he opened a recovery center for people looking to get rid of addictions.
This sentence illustrates the use of recuperação in the context of a recovery center.
Tatoeba #12134893 by carlosalberto, translation #12134892 by carlosalberto
Ela está em recuperação após a cirurgia.
She is in recovery after the surgery.
O paciente está em processo de restabelecimento.
The patient is in the process of recovery.
Ela vai se reerguer após perder o emprego.
She will recover after losing her job.
Ele está sarando rapidamente do resfriado.
He is quickly recovering from the cold.
O atleta precisa de tempo para se restabelecer da lesão.
The athlete needs time to recover from the injury.
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Two friends are talking about a colleague's health after an illness.

Camila

Como está a recuperação da Maria?
How is Maria's recovery going?
Gabriel

A recuperação dela está sendo muito rápida.
Her recovery is being very fast.
Camila

Que bom! Fico feliz por ela.
That's good! I'm happy for her.
Gabriel

Sim, ela já está quase pronta para voltar.
Yes, she is almost ready to return.

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