reformar

Senses

1. 1.

   to renovate, to remodel

   to make improvements or changes to a building, room, or structure

2. 2.

   to reform, to change

   to make changes to a system, policy, or institution to improve it

3. 3.

   to retire (military/civil service)

   to grant or receive retirement, especially in military or public service contexts

Examples

• "Vamos reformar a cozinha no próximo mês."

  We're going to renovate the kitchen next month.

• "O governo prometeu reformar o sistema de saúde."

  The government promised to reform the health system.

• "Meu pai se reformou depois de 30 anos de serviço militar."

  My father retired after 30 years of military service.

Usage

Most commonly used for home renovations (reformar a casa, reformar o apartamento). The reflexive "reformar-se" specifically means to retire from military or civil service. Don't confuse with "formar" (to form/graduate) - "reformar" always implies change or improvement to something existing.