Reformar
Example: Vamos reformar a cozinha para deixá-la mais moderna.
Definition
"Reformar" means to renovate or improve something, often a building or space, by making significant changes or repairs. It involves updating or restoring an existing structure to make it more modern, functional, or aesthetically pleasing.
Etymology
The word "reformar" comes from the Latin verb "reformare," meaning to reshape or renew. It entered Portuguese through Old French influences, retaining the sense of making improvements or changes. Did you know? The root "formare" relates to forming or shaping, highlighting the idea of reshaping something old into something new.
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