Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
reformar
Pronunciation
IPA/refoɾˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbrenovate
Example
Quiero reformar mi casa.
I want to renovate my house.
More examples
Este verano vamos a reformar la cocina.
This summer we are going to renovate the kitchen.
Core concept
Knocking down interior walls and installing a new layout.
Common phrases
reformar la casa
renovate the house
reformar la cocina
renovate the kitchen
reformar el baño
renovate the bathroom
Similar words
renovar: Updates interiors and systems by replacing finishes or fixtures to refresh appearance and function.
remodelar: Alters room layouts or exterior features to change appearance and create a more practical flow.
rehabilitar: Repairs structural damage and building systems to restore safety and make a dwelling habitable again.
reparar: Fixes broken parts or faults to restore function in appliances, plumbing, or structures.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer cambios importantes en la estructura o el interior de un edificio, una vivienda u otro objeto para dejarlo en mejor estado o con otra función.
Word origin
From Latin reformare (re- 'again' + formare 'to form'), originally 'form again', which in Spanish came to mean reworking a building's form.
Usage tips
- Used for substantial building work like changing walls or plumbing, while renovar or arreglar better fit small updates such as new paint or fixtures.