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"Restablecer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to re-establish", and "restaurar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to restore". Learn more about the difference between "restablecer" and "restaurar" below.
restablecer(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to re-establish
Los mineros pudieron restablecer la comunicación y así los rescataron.The miners were able to re-establish communication, enabling them to be rescued.
b. to restore
El informático restableció la computadora a su configuración inicial.The computer technician restored the computer to its initial settings.
restablecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
2. (medicine)
a. to recover
El paciente se restableció cuando los doctores le dieron las medicinas adecuadas.The patient recovered when the doctors gave him the right medicine.
a. to be re-established
Tras el cambio de gobierno, se restablecieron relaciones diplomáticas con el país.After the change of government, diplomatic relations were re-established with the country.
b. to be restored
El orden se ha reestablecido tras la actuación de la policía.Order was restored after the police intervened.
restaurar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to repair)
a. to restore
La ciudad ha invertido millones en restaurar varios edificios históricos.The city has invested millions to restore several historic buildings.
2. (to recover)
a. to restore
Luisa está buscando tratamientos de medicina alternativos para restaurar su salud.Luisa is seeking alternative medical treatments to restore her health.
a. to restore
Las autoridades están tratando de restaurar el orden después de los disturbios.The authorities are trying to restore order after the riots.
