retrieve
BrE /rɪˈtriːv/ AmE /rɪˈtriːv/
verb en → es
past retrieved pp retrieved ing retrieving
to get something back that you had before or that was lost, stolen, etc.
recuperar, obtener, devolver
- retrieve something from somebody/something
Collocations retrieve a file · retrieve an item from storage
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The police managed to retrieve the stolen painting.
La policía logró recuperar el cuadro robado.
to remember something or think of an idea, fact, etc. again
recordar, pensar en, recordar algo
- retrieve a memory
Collocations retrieve an old memory · retrieve a piece of information
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She was able to retrieve the details of the accident.
Ella pudo recordar los detalles del accidente.
to go and get something from somewhere, often a place that is not near you
recuperar, traer, buscar
- retrieve something from somewhere
Collocations retrieve an item from a shelf · retrieve a book from the library
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Could you retrieve the mail from the post office?
¿Podrías recuperar el correo del correo?
Phrasal verbs
recuperar algo de alguien
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He had to retrieve his passport from the embassy.
Tuvo que recuperar su pasaporte del embajada.
recuperar algo de algún lugar
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She had to retrieve her laptop from the repair shop.
Tuvó que recuperar su portátil del taller.