renovar
verb
1. to renovate, refurbish
make something new or restore it to good condition
Common combinations
- renovar una casa — renovate a house
- renovar un edificio — renovate a building
- renovar los muebles — refurbish the furniture
- La empresa renovó las oficinas.The company renovated the offices.
- Tenemos que renovar la cocina.We have to renovate the kitchen.
- El museo renovó su entrada.The museum renovated its entrance.
2. to renew, extend
extend the period of validity or continue an agreement
Common combinations
- renovar el pasaporte — renew a passport
- renovar el contrato — renew a contract
- renovar la suscripción — renew a subscription
- Renové mi pasaporte ayer.I renewed my passport yesterday.
- Hay que renovar el contrato.The contract has to be renewed.
- Renovó la suscripción por un año.He renewed the subscription for a year.
3. to renew, reinvigorate, refresh
give new energy, hope, or a more modern appearance
Common combinations
- renovar las fuerzas — restore one's strength
- renovar la imagen — refresh one's image
- renovar la esperanza — renew hope
- El descanso renovó mis fuerzas.The rest restored my strength.
- La campaña busca renovar la imagen del partido.The campaign aims to refresh the party's image.
- Sus palabras renovaron mi esperanza.His words renewed my hope.
Same root
Phrases with this word
renovar votos