How to Say "upturn" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “upturn” is “mejoría” — use 'mejoría' when referring to a general improvement in a situation, such as a person's health or a general trend.
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mejoría
nounB1general
Use 'mejoría' when referring to a general improvement in a situation, such as a person's health or a general trend.
Examples
El paciente ha mostrado una gran mejoría esta mañana.
The patient has shown a great improvement this morning.
recuperación
nounC1economic/financial
Choose 'recuperación' specifically for a positive change in financial or economic contexts, indicating a return to a better state.
Examples
La recuperación económica del país será lenta.
The country's economic recovery will be slow.
General vs. Economic Improvement
Learners often confuse 'mejoría' and 'recuperación' by using the more general 'mejoría' for economic upturns. Remember that 'recuperación' is the precise term for financial or economic recovery.
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