Spanish Conversation · Level 139
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Spanish word
reenganchar
Pronunciation
IPA/reeŋganˈtʃaɾ/
Meaning
- verbwin back
Example
La campaña logró reenganchar a los clientes.
The campaign managed to win back the customers.
More examples
El nuevo formato busca reenganchar al público joven.
The new format seeks to reengage the young public.
Core concept
A hook catching a person's attention again.
Common phrases
reenganchar al público
reengage the public
reenganchar a la audiencia
reengage the audience
Similar words
recuperar: Recover lost customers' business.
reconectar: Reconnect people after a lapse in contact.
enganchar: Hook and hold strong interest over time.
captar: Draw initial attention.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que alguien recupere interés o atención; también, en contextos laborales, volver a contratar a una persona.
Word origin
From re- 'again' plus enganchar 'to hook', with enganchar ultimately from gancho 'hook', so the verb literally means 'to hook again' and extends to winning back interest or rehiring someone.
Usage tips
- Reenganchar normally implies restoring a prior connection rather than creating one for the first time, and when the object is a person include the personal a as in reenganchar a los clientes.
Other meanings
- rehireverb
Opposites
- desinteresardisinterestverb
Related words
- reenganchereengagementnoun
- reenganchadoreengagedadjective