recomponer

to reconstruct

verb rreh-kohm-poh-NEHR Rare

Also means

to patch up

Usage Note

Recomponer is an irregular verb that follows the same conjugation pattern as poner (e.g. recompongo, recompuse, recompondré). The prefix re- adds a sense of restoration — putting something back together after damage. It is more formal than arreglar ('to fix') and implies a more thorough reconstitution. The related noun is recomposición (f). It can also be used reflexively: recomponerse means 'to pull oneself together' after an emotional upset.

Examples

"Intentó recomponer la relación después del conflicto."

Natural Translation

He tried to patch up the relationship after the conflict.

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