How to Say "recovered" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “recovered” is “recuperado” — use this word when referring to someone regaining their health after an illness or injury, or returning to a normal state after a disruption.
recuperado
reh-koo-peh-RAH-dohre.ku.peˈɾa.ðo
Examples
Después de la cirugía, mi tío está completamente recuperado.
After the surgery, my uncle is completely recovered.
Después de la cirugía, mi tío está completamente **recuperado**.
After the surgery, my uncle is completely recovered.
El teléfono robado fue **recuperado** por la policía.
The stolen phone was retrieved by the police.
Me alegra ver que la inversión está **recuperada** y dando beneficios.
I'm happy to see that the investment is recovered and generating profit.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'recuperado' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes (e.g., recuperada for a female, recuperados for plural things).
Use with ESTAR
When describing a state of health or condition, use the verb estar (to be): Estoy recuperado (I am recovered/well).
Forming Perfect Tenses
This form combines with the helping verb haber (to have) to create perfect tenses, showing an action that was completed: He recuperado (I have recovered).
Invariable with HABER
When used with haber to form perfect tenses, the past participle is usually 'recuperado' and does not change its ending, regardless of who did the action: Ellos han recuperado.
Mixing up SER and ESTAR
Mistake: “Soy recuperado.”
Correction: Soy means 'I am recovered forever' which sounds odd. Use 'Estoy recuperado' to describe your current state of wellness.
Changing the ending with HABER
Mistake: “Hemos recuperados la energía.”
Correction: When using *haber*, the participle stays masculine singular: 'Hemos recuperado la energía.' Only change the ending if using it as a standalone adjective.
curado
koo-RAH-dohkuˈɾaðo
Examples
Después de una semana en cama, por fin me siento curado.
After a week in bed, I finally feel healed.
El médico dice que el paciente ya está totalmente curado.
The doctor says the patient is already totally cured.
Using 'Estar' for Health
When talking about being healed, always use the verb 'estar' because being cured is a state or a result of a change.
Ending changes
Mistake: “La niña está curado.”
Correction: La niña está curada.
repuesto
reh-PWEHS-tohreˈpwesto
Examples
Después de la siesta, me siento muy repuesto.
After the nap, I feel very refreshed/recovered.
Ella ya está totalmente repuesta de su gripe.
She is already totally recovered from her flu.
Se mostró repuesto a pesar de las malas noticias.
He appeared composed despite the bad news.
Gender Agreement
Since this is an adjective, it must change to 'repuesta' if you are talking about a woman and 'repuestos/repuestas' for groups.
With 'Estar'
Always use the verb 'estar' (to be in a state) rather than 'ser' when saying someone is recovered, because health is considered a temporary state.
Confusing with 'recuperar'
Mistake: “Saying 'Soy repuesto' to mean 'I am recovered.'”
Correction: Always say 'Estoy repuesto.' Using 'soy' makes it sound like your permanent identity is 'a spare part.'
recuperado
Examples
Hemos recuperado la confianza en el equipo después de la victoria.
We have recovered confidence in the team after the victory.
Choosing Between 'Curado' and 'Recuperado'
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