Spanish Conversation · Level 95
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Spanish word
restablecer
Pronunciation
IPA/restaβleˈθeɾ/
Meaning
- verbreset
Example
Si tienes problemas con la aplicación, puedes restablecer la configuración.
If you have problems with the app, you can reset the settings.
More examples
Si olvidas el acceso, puedes restablecer la contraseña desde el correo de recuperación.
If you forget your login, you can reset the password from the recovery email.
Core concept
Settings, accounts, or data restored to a previous or factory state.
Common phrases
restablecer la contraseña
reset the password
restablecer la configuración
reset the settings
restablecer los valores de fábrica
reset to factory settings
Similar words
restaurar: Restores corrupted or deleted files and other data to their original state.
reiniciar: Stops a device or program and starts it again to restart normal operation.
recuperar: Recovers lost or deleted data or items by retrieving them when possible.
resetear: Returns a device or its settings to their initial default (factory) state, clearing customizations.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de devolver ajustes, cuentas o datos a un estado conocido, predeterminado o anterior.
Word origin
The verb is formed from Spanish re- 'again' plus establecer, which goes back to Latin stabilis 'stable', giving the sense 'make stable again'.
Usage tips
- Restablecer la contraseña is the standard formal phrase for restoring a password, while resetear is common in informal speech and reiniciar normally means to reboot a device.