renovar

Senses

1. 1.

   to renew

   to extend the validity of something (document, contract, subscription)

2. 2.

   to renovate, to remodel

   to restore or modernize a building or space

3. 3.

   to renew, to refresh

   to revitalize or bring new energy to something

Examples

• "Preciso renovar meu passaporte antes da viagem."

  I need to renew my passport before the trip.

• "Eles decidiram renovar a cozinha do apartamento."

  They decided to renovate the apartment's kitchen.

• "Esse retiro vai renovar suas energias."

  This retreat will renew your energy.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with documents (renovar a carteira de motorista, renovar o visto), contracts (renovar o contrato), and physical spaces (renovar a casa). The reflexive form "renovar-se" means "to renew oneself" or "to reinvent oneself."