This is the 5746th most frequent Spanish word.
restituir
To restore or return something to its original state or rightful owner.
Here, the word "restituir" is used in its legal sense, meaning to restore or return something to its rightful owner.
El tribunal decidió restituir los bienes a la familia afectada.
The court decided to return the goods to the affected family.
In this sentence, "restituir" is used metaphorically to mean restoring an abstract concept, such as balance or harmony.
Es importante restituir el equilibrio emocional después de una experiencia traumática.
It is important to restore emotional balance after a traumatic experience.
Here, "restituir" is used to describe the action of restoring a tangible object to its original or intended state.