reformar
verb
1. to renovate, remodel
changing or renovating a building
Common combinations
- reformar una vivienda — renovate a home
- reformar la cocina — remodel the kitchen
- reformar un edificio — renovate a building
- Quieren reformar la cocina.They want to remodel the kitchen.
- Hemos reformado el baño.We have renovated the bathroom.
- Van a reformar la casa este verano.They are going to renovate the house this summer.
2. to reform, rehabilitate
changing a person or their behavior for the better
Common combinations
- reformar a un delincuente — rehabilitate a criminal
- reformar la conducta — reform behavior
- reformarse por completo — reform completely
- El trabajo ayudó a reformar al joven.The job helped reform the young man.
- La escuela intenta reformar a los alumnos violentos.The school tries to reform violent students.
- Después de la cárcel, decidió reformarse.After prison, he decided to reform.
3. to reform, amend
modifying a law, system, or institution
Common combinations
- reformar la ley — amend the law
- reformar el sistema educativo — reform the education system
- reformar la administración — reform the administration
- El Gobierno quiere reformar la ley.The government wants to amend the law.
- El país necesita reformar su sistema educativo.The country needs to reform its education system.
- El plan busca reformar la administración pública.The plan aims to reform public administration.
Same root