Kilo Lingo

/rekupeˈɾaɾse/

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Translation

to recover, to get better

Word origin

Reflexive of recuperar ('to recover, regain'), from Latin recuperare ('to get back, regain').

Origin
Latin
Root
recuperare
English cognates
recuperate, recover

Grammar

Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes

Examples

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I hope you get better soon.

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My grandmother recovered from the operation without problems.

recuperarme .

I need a week to recover from the trip.

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The team recovered and won the match.

¿ ?

Have you recovered from the cold yet?

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This word is part of lesson 96.