melhorar

Senses

1. 1.

   to improve

   to make or become better in quality, condition, or performance

2. 2.

   to get better

   to recover or show signs of improvement (especially health)

3. 3.

   to enhance

   to add value or make more attractive

Examples

• "Preciso melhorar meu português para conseguir o emprego."

  I need to improve my Portuguese to get the job.

• "A saúde dele melhorou muito depois da cirurgia."

  His health improved a lot after surgery.

• "Vamos melhorar as condições de trabalho para a equipe."

  Let's enhance working conditions for the team.

Usage

Common transitive and intransitive verb. Often used with reflexive form (melhorar-se) for "to improve oneself" or "to get better." Frequently paired with prepositions like "em" (in) or objects indicating what is being improved.