How to Say "remodeling" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “remodeling” is “renovación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La cocina necesita una renovación total.
The kitchen needs a total renovation.
El ayuntamiento aprobó la renovación del parque central.
The city council approved the renovation of the central park.
Estamos planeando la renovación de los muebles del salón.
We are planning the refurbishment of the living room furniture.
Renovación vs. Reforma
While both mean making something better, 'renovación' often implies making something look new, while 'reforma' is more common for structural construction work.
Confusing with 'Innovation'
Mistake: “La renovación tecnológica (when meaning a new invention).”
Correction: La innovación tecnológica. Use 'renovación' for making an old thing new again, not for inventing something brand new.
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