restoration

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈstɔːrətʃən/ AmE /rɪˈstɔːrəˌteɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 REPAIR/RESTORE [uncountable] B1

the process of repairing something that is old or damaged and returning it to its original condition

restauración, reconstrucción

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations restoration work · historic building restoration

  • The church is undergoing a major restoration.

    La iglesia está sometida a una importante restauración.

2 RETURN [uncountable] B1

the act of returning something to its original state or position

restauración, devolución

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations political restoration · monarchy restoration

  • The king's restoration to power was a turning point in history.

    La restauración del poder del rey fue un punto de inflexión en la historia.

3 RETURN TO HEALTH [uncountable] B1

the process of becoming healthy again after an illness or injury

recuperación, restablecimiento

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations full restoration · rapid restoration

  • She made a complete restoration after her illness.

    Ella se recuperó completamente después de su enfermedad.

4 RETURN OF RIGHTS [uncountable] B2

the act of giving back rights or freedoms that were taken away

restauración, devolución de derechos

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations freedom restoration · human rights restoration

  • The restoration of voting rights was a major victory for the movement.

    La restauración del derecho al voto fue una victoria importante para el movimiento.

5 RETURN OF PROPERTY [uncountable] B2

the act of returning property to its rightful owner

restauración, devolución de propiedad

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations property restoration · land restoration

  • The land was finally returned to its rightful owners after years of legal battles.

    La tierra finalmente fue devuelta a sus propietarios legítimos después de años de batallas legales.

6 RETURN OF STATUS [uncountable] C1

the act of returning someone to their previous status or position

restauración, devolución del estatus

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations status restoration · rank restoration

  • The general's rank was restored after his trial.

    El rango del general fue restaurado después de su juicio.

7 RETURN OF POWER [uncountable] C1

the act of returning power to a previous ruler or government

restauración, devolución del poder

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations power restoration · sovereignty restoration

  • The restoration of the monarchy was a significant event in the country's history.

    La restauración de la monarquía fue un evento significativo en la historia del país.

8 RETURN OF RIGHTS [uncountable] C1

the act of returning rights or freedoms to a group or individual

restauración, devolución de derechos

  • the restoration of sth

Collocations rights restoration · freedom restoration

  • The government's decision to restore the rights of political prisoners was widely praised.

    La decisión del gobierno de restaurar los derechos de los prisioneros políticos fue ampliamente elogiada.