recuperando
/rekupeɾando/from spelling rules
The English word "regaining" translates to Spanish as recuperando.
recuperando refers to the act of getting back something that was lost or returning to a previous state of health or strength.
How does it change in a sentence?
recuperando is the gerund form of the infinitive recuperar (to regain or to recover). You can also use the past participle recuperado (regained or recovered) to express that something has been regained. Common idiomatic uses include recuperar el aliento for regaining one's breath and recuperar la conciencia for regaining consciousness.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekupeɾando/
Did you know?
- If you are regaining your composure after an argument, a Spanish speaker might say you are recobrando los estribos, which literally translates to 'regaining the stirrups'.
- Spanish speakers use recuperar to describe 'making up' a missed class or a lost workday, implying the time itself is being regained.
- In Spanish sports commentary, recuperar is the standard term for a defensive player stealing the ball back from the opponent.
Examples in context
- Estamos trabajando arduamente para volver a ganar la confianza de nuestros clientesWe are working hard to regain the trust of our clients
- Los investigadores lograron recuperar la información perdidaThe investigators managed to recover the lost information
- Después de un período difícil, la empresa logró retomar su posición en el mercadoAfter a challenging period, the company managed to regain its position in the market
- El país trabajó arduamente para recobrar su independenciaThe country worked hard to regain its independence
- Juan volvió a conseguir su empleo anterior después de estar desempleadoJuan regained his previous job after being unemployed
- Después de una enfermedad, Ana le dio tiempo a su cuerpo para recobrar fuerzasAfter an illness, Ana allowed her body time to regain strength
- Después de la crisis económica, el país luchó para recuperar el nivel de desarrollo previoAfter the economic crisis, the country struggled to regain the previous level of development
- La empresa está trabajando arduamente para volver a ganar la confianza de sus clientes después del escándalo financieroThe company is working hard to regain the trust of its customers after the financial scandal
- El equipo de fútbol se esforzó para recuperar el nivel y volver a la victoria después de una mala rachaThe soccer team made an effort to regain their level and return to victory after a bad streak
- Estoy recuperando mi fuerza después de la gripe.I am regaining my strength after the flu.
- El equipo está recuperando la confianza con este triunfo.The team is regaining confidence with this victory.
- Ella está recuperando el control de la situación.She is regaining control of the situation.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about Daniel's recovery from an injury.
- DanielHola Sofía, ya estoy recuperando la fuerza en mi pierna.Hi Sofía, I am already regaining the strength in my leg.
- Sofía¡Qué buena noticia, Daniel! Me alegro mucho.What great news, Daniel! I am very happy.
- DanielSí, pronto podré volver a caminar normalmente.Yes, soon I will be able to walk normally again.
- SofíaSigue así y tendrás mucha paciencia.Keep it up and have a lot of patience.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
