Resurface Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈsɝfəs
ree-SUR-fuhs
ɹɪsˈɜːfɪs
rih-SUR-fis
Definition
To appear again after being hidden or gone; also, to put a new surface on something, such as a road.
Usage & Nuances
Common in news, psychology, and construction. 'Resurface' can mean something (emotion, issue, rumor) appears again, or that a road gets a new layer. Informal for emotions/thoughts ("old feelings resurface").
Spanish: volver a aparecer - repavimentarPortuguese (BR): ressurgir - recapear (rua)Portuguese (PT): ressurgir - repavimentar (estrada)Chinese (Simplified): 重新出现 - 重铺Chinese (Traditional): 重新出現 - 重鋪Hindi: फिर से सामने आना - सड़क को फिर से बनानाArabic: يعود للظهور - يعيد تعبيد (الطريق)Bengali: পুনরায় আবির্ভূত হওয়া - নতুনভাবে পৃষ্ঠ প্রস্তুত করা (রাস্তার জন্য)Russian: снова появляться - обновлять покрытие (дороги)Japanese: 再び現れる - 再舗装するVietnamese: xuất hiện lại - làm lại mặt (đường)Korean: 다시 나타나다 - 다시 포장하다Turkish: yeniden ortaya çıkmak - yeniden kaplamak (yol için)Urdu: دوبارہ ظاہر ہونا - دوبارہ سطح بنانا (سڑک کے لیے)Indonesian: muncul kembali - memperbaiki permukaan (jalan)
Example Sentences
The old road needs to be resurfaced.
basic
Sometimes, bad memories resurface unexpectedly.
basic
The missing cat resurfaced after one week.
basic
Old rumors about the politician resurfaced during the campaign.
natural
After years underwater, the wreck finally resurfaced.
natural
Don’t be surprised if this issue resurfaces in the future.
natural