realimentar

Senses

1. 1.

   to feed again

   to provide food or nourishment once more

2. 2.

   to refuel

   to supply fuel to an engine or vehicle again

3. 3.

   to re-engage (in a system or process)

   to restore a flow, input, or participation to something

Examples

• "Después de la cirugía, los médicos pudieron realimentar al paciente."

  After surgery, the doctors were able to feed the patient again.

• "El camión necesita realimentarse de combustible antes de continuar el viaje."

  The truck needs to refuel before continuing the journey.

• "Es importante realimentar el sistema de retroalimentación para mejorar la calidad."

  It is important to re-engage the feedback system to improve quality.

Usage

This is a regular -ar verb formed with the prefix "re-" plus "alimentar" (to feed). It is less common than "alimentar" alone and typically appears in technical, medical, or formal contexts. The reflexive form "realimentarse" is also used, especially in the refueling sense.