reencuadrar
/reenkwadɾaɾ/from spelling rules
To reframe in Spanish is to say reencuadrar.
The phrase is used to describe changing the way a concept or situation is presented or perceived to create a different perspective.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix re- (again) and encuadrar (to frame or to put in a frame).
Which one should you use?
While reencuadrar is a direct translation often used in technical or psychological contexts, the phrase dar un nuevo enfoque is a very common way to express the idea of reframing a situation in natural Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/reenkwadɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- The casual expression cambiar el chip for reframing your mindset is a modern metaphor referring to replacing a computer chip to change how a machine functions.
- In professional coaching circles in Spain and Latin America, practitioners often use the English word reframing instead of reencuadrar to sound more current.
- The word encuadrar comes from the word cuadro, which means 'picture' or 'painting'. This creates a vivid mental image in Spanish that you are literally moving the edges of a picture to change the view.
Examples in context
- Es importante reencuadrar nuestra interpretación de los problemas para encontrar soluciones efectivas.It is important to reframe our interpretation of problems in order to find effective solutions.
- Debemos redefinir el problema desde diferentes perspectivas para encontrar una solución viable.We must reframe the problem from different perspectives to find a viable solution.
- Debes volver a enfocar tus emociones y encontrar la manera de ver las cosas de manera positiva.You should reframe your emotions and find a way to see things positively.
- Intenta mirar de otra manera la situación y encontrarás nuevas oportunidades.Try to reframe the situation and you will find new opportunities.
- Debemos reencuadrar este problema de una manera positiva.We must reframe this problem in a positive way.
- El psicólogo me ayudó a reencuadrar mis pensamientos negativos.The psychologist helped me to reframe my negative thoughts.
- Es necesario reencuadrar la estrategia para atraer clientes.It is necessary to reframe the strategy to attract clients.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a project failure at work.
- SofíaSiento que todo salió mal con el proyecto.I feel like everything went wrong with the project.
- AlejandroVamos a reencuadrar esto como una oportunidad de aprendizaje.Let's reframe this as a learning opportunity.
- SofíaTienes razón, Alejandro, así se siente menos frustrante.You're right, Alejandro, it feels less frustrating that way.
- AlejandroExacto, Sofía, solo necesitamos un enfoque diferente.Exactly, Sofía, we just need a different approach.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
