breakdown, damage, malfunction
1. A mechanical or technical failure or malfunction of equipment, machinery, or vehicles
The car suffered a serious breakdown on the highway.
O carro sofreu uma avaria grave na rodovia.
2. Damage to cargo or goods, especially in maritime or transportation contexts
The shipment arrived with significant damage to the merchandise.
O carregamento chegou com avaria significativa da mercadoria.
3. A fault or defect in the functioning of something
There is a fault in the electrical system of the building.
Há uma avaria no sistema elétrico do edifício.
Related Idioms & Phrases
avaria grave - serious breakdown
sem avaria - in good condition
declarar avaria - to report damage
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