avariada

[ah-vah-ree-AH-dah]
adjectivefemininepl: avariadas
damaged, broken, or defective (feminine form)
1. In a state of damage or disrepair; not functioning properly
The damaged car was taken to the mechanic.
O carro avariado foi levado ao mecânico.
2. Spoiled or ruined (used for food or goods)
The spoiled fruit had to be discarded.
A fruta avariada teve que ser descartada.
3. Impaired or compromised in function or condition
The damaged merchandise was returned to the store.
A mercadoria avariada foi devolvida à loja.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'avariada' is commonly used in commercial, maritime, and mechanical contexts to describe damage to goods, vehicles, or equipment. It is more formal than colloquial alternatives like 'quebrada' or 'estragada' and is frequently used in insurance claims, repair shops, and shipping industries.
NYC Slang
busted, messed up, trashed
Synonyms / Sinônimos
danificadaquebradadefeituosaestragadaprejudicada
Antonyms / Antônimos
intactaperfeitafuncionandoconservada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avariada
Most common usage; applies to objects, machinery, and goods
Portugal
avariada
Also used in Portugal with identical meaning
Rio de Janeiro
quebrada/estragada
Colloquial alternatives sometimes preferred in casual speech
São Paulo
avariada
Standard usage; common in business and technical contexts

Related Words

avariaestragodanodefeitoavariado

Related Idioms & Phrases

máquina avariada
carga avariada
porta avariada
estar avariada
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