Renovations Meaning in English
word · lemma: renovation
ˈɹɛnəˌveɪʃənz
REN-uh-VAY-shunz
ɹˌɛnəvˈeɪʃənz
ren-uh-VAY-shunz
Definition
Renovations are changes or improvements made to a building or room to repair, update, or modernize it.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in the plural ('renovations'), especially for houses or offices. Often collocates with 'home', 'major', 'kitchen'. Refers more to physical changes, not simple cleaning or decorating. Can be formal or informal depending on context.
Spanish: renovaciones - reformasPortuguese (BR): reformas - renovaçõesPortuguese (PT): obras - renovaçõesChinese (Simplified): 装修 - 翻新Chinese (Traditional): 裝修 - 翻新Hindi: नवीनीकरण - मरम्मतArabic: تجديدات - ترميماتBengali: সংস্কার - নবায়নRussian: ремонт - реконструкцияJapanese: 改装 - リノベーションVietnamese: cải tạo - sửa chữa lớnKorean: 리노베이션 - 개조Turkish: tadilat - yenilemeUrdu: تجدید کاری - مرمتIndonesian: renovasi - pembaruan
Example Sentences
The school is closed for renovations this summer.
basic
We are planning some renovations to the kitchen.
basic
The office looks new after the renovations.
basic
Sorry about the noise—there are renovations happening upstairs.
natural
The apartment came with recent renovations, so everything feels modern.
natural
Due to unexpected renovations, the event will be held elsewhere.
natural