rehabilitación
/reh-ah-bee-lee-tah-see-OHN/
rehabilitation
When referring to medical or physical recovery, rehabilitación means rehabilitation.
rehabilitación(noun)
rehabilitation
?medical or physical recovery
,therapy
?as in physical therapy
recovery
?general return to health
📝 In Action
Después de la cirugía, comenzó su programa de rehabilitación física.
B1After the surgery, he started his physical rehabilitation program.
Necesita un centro de rehabilitación para superar su adicción.
B2She needs a rehabilitation center to overcome her addiction.
💡 Grammar Points
Use with 'De'
When talking about the focus of the recovery, use 'rehabilitación de' (rehabilitation of/for), like 'rehabilitación de la rodilla' (rehabilitation of the knee).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El rehabilitación"
Correction: La rehabilitación. Remember that words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Shortening
In informal contexts, especially for addiction centers, you might hear people shorten it simply to 'el centro' or 'rehab' (pronounced with a Spanish accent).
Rehabilitación can also mean the restoration of a building or monument.
rehabilitación(noun)
restoration
?of a building or monument
,renovation
?refurbishment
renewal
?urban renewal project
📝 In Action
El ayuntamiento aprobó el proyecto de rehabilitación de la plaza principal.
B2The city council approved the project for the restoration of the main square.
La rehabilitación del antiguo teatro duró cinco años.
C1The renovation of the old theater lasted five years.
💡 Grammar Points
Context Clues
If you see 'rehabilitación' used with words like 'edificio' (building), 'casco antiguo' (old town), or 'vivienda' (housing), it always means repair or renewal.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: rehabilitación
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'rehabilitación' in the context of architecture?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'rehabilitación' only used for people?
No! While it's most common in health contexts, it is widely used for things, especially buildings or historical sites. Think of it as 'making something good/able again,' which applies to both bodies and structures.
Does 'rehabilitación' always require a professional or a facility?
Often, yes. Whether it's medical rehabilitation requiring a physical therapist or architectural rehabilitation requiring specialized engineers, the word usually implies a structured, professional process.