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reforma

reform, renovation

noun reh-FOHR-mah Common

Usage Note

Reforma covers both political/institutional reform and home renovation — reformas del hogar ('home renovations') appears frequently on builder signs. The verb is reformar. In a political context, reforma often implies a structural change rather than a minor adjustment (cambio).

Examples

"El gobierno anunció una reforma educativa."

Natural Translation

The government announced an educational reform.

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