recupero
/reˈku.pe.ro/
The English phrase 'recuperation' is translated into Italian as recupero.
recupero means convalescence. While 'recupero' can mean the process of convalescence, it is more commonly used in Italian to mean the act of 'recovering' or 'retrieving' something lost or missing, such as data or an object.
Meaning: convalescence (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form of the noun recupero is recuperare, which means 'to recover' or 'to retrieve'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word recupero has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /reˈku.pe.ro/.
Did you know?
- In a legal or financial context, recupero crediti is the term for debt collection. Here, recupero describes the act of retrieving money that is owed.
- In Italian schools, recupero refers to a make-up exam or a remedial class taken by students who failed a subject. It is the process of 'recovering' the missing grade to pass the year.
- Unlike the English 'recuperation' which is almost always about health, recupero can describe the restoration of a historical building or a piece of art. This process is called recupero architettonico.
Examples in context
- La ripresa del paziente è stata sorprendente.The patient's recuperation has been astounding.
- La fase di recupero sarà graduale ma costante.The recuperation phase will be gradual but constant.
- Marco si sta rimettendo dopo l'operazione.Marco is recovering after the surgery.
- Dopo la malattia, Maria si è ripresa molto rapidamente.After the illness, Maria recuperated very quickly.
- Il suo recupero è stato molto lento.Her convalescence was very slow.
- Dopo l'operazione, il recupero richiede riposo.After the surgery, convalescence requires rest.
- Il medico monitora il suo recupero costante.The doctor monitors her steady convalescence.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are talking about a friend's health.
- FrancescoCome sta andando il recupero di Luca?How is Luca's recovery going?
- MartinaSi sente molto meglio oggi, Francesco.He feels much better today, Francesco.
- FrancescoPuò già camminare un po'?Can he walk a bit already?
- MartinaSì, il medico dice che è quasi guarito.Yes, the doctor says he is almost healed.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry recupero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
