How to Say "retrieved" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “retrieved” is “recuperado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
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).
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.
Other Meanings of “recuperado”
“recuperado” can also mean:
- used after 'haber' or 'ser'(B1)
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