Spanish word

restauración

Pronunciation

IPA/restauɾaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrestoration

Example

La restauración del cuadro tardó meses.

The painting's restoration took months.

Illustration for restauración (restoration)

More examples

Empezaron la restauración del edificio histórico en primavera.

They began the restoration of the historic building in spring.

Core concept

Before-and-after view of a cleaned fresco.

Common phrases

  • la restauración del cuadro

    restoration of the painting

  • la restauración del edificio

    restoration of the building

  • trabajos de restauración

    restoration work

Similar words

conservación: Preserves objects through regular care and preventive measures to avoid deterioration.
reparación: Repairs broken parts or faults so an item becomes safe and usable again.
rehabilitación: Renovates or adapts a building or facility to recover usable function.
recuperación: Brings back a previously lost condition, capacity, or function after damage.

Definition in Spanish

Proceso de reparar o restaurar algo para recuperar su aspecto o función original, especialmente en arte o patrimonio.

Word origin

From Latin restaurare meaning 'to restore', with re- indicating 'again' and a sense of renewing form or function.

Usage tips

  • La restauración can also mean the restaurant and catering industry in Spanish, so context determines whether it means repair work or food service.

Other meanings

  • repairnoun

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