This is the 389th most frequent Catalan word.
recuperar
To recover.
'Recuperar' is used here in the context of getting something back that was in another place or someone's possession, emphasizing recovery of an object.
Vaig recuperar els meus llibres després de deixar-los a casa d'un amic.
I retrieved my books after leaving them at a friend's house.
'Recuperar' signifies regaining something lost or diminished, such as health or well-being, highlighting restoration.
Després d'una llarga temporada malalt, finalment he recuperat la salut.
After a long period of illness, I have finally regained my health.
In this context, 'recuperar' is used to denote regaining an abstract concept, such as trust or respect, emphasizing reestablishment.