reformar

to reform

verb rreh-fohr-MAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin reformare (to reshape), from re- + formare (to form).

Also means

to renovate

Usage Note

Reformar covers both political/institutional reform (reformar la ley, to reform the law) and the very everyday task of renovating a house or flat (reformar el baño, to renovate the bathroom). In Spain the second sense is extremely common in property listings and conversation. The noun reforma is used for both 'reform' and 'renovation/remodelling.'

Examples

"Van a reformar el piso antes de venderlo."

Natural Translation

They are going to renovate the flat before selling it.

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