reforma

/reˈfoɾma/
nounIntermediate
general

A change or improvement in a system, institution, or policy, often involving structural or fundamental adjustments.

La reforma laboral busca modernizar las leyes del trabajo.

The labor reform aims to modernize labor laws.

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The term is commonly used in political, social, and economic contexts to describe significant changes intended to improve systems or policies.

Collocations

reforma educativaeducational reformreforma laborallabor reformreforma fiscaltax reformreforma constitucionalconstitutional reform

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Related Phrases

reforma agrariaphrase
land reform
reforma sanitariaphrase
healthcare reform

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'reforma' can vary significantly depending on the domain (e.g., education, labor, healthcare). Always check the context to determine the specific type of reform being discussed.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'reformatio', meaning 'restoration' or 'renewal'.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'reforma' is often used in formal and political contexts to describe systematic changes, whereas in English, 'reform' can also be used in more general contexts.

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