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avaria

[ə.vɐ.ˈɾi.ə]
nounfemininepl: avarias
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.
Synonyms
defeitofalhapanedanoavanteestrago
Antonyms
funcionamentoreparoconserto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaria
Standard term for mechanical breakdown or damage
São Paulo
avaria
Commonly used in automotive and maintenance contexts
Portugal
avaria
Standard usage, also used in nautical and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

avaria grave - serious breakdown
sem avaria - in good condition
declarar avaria - to report damage
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