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reforma
/reˈfoɾma/
reform
El gobierno anunció una reforma educativa.
The government announced an educational reform.
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.
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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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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