being fixed

[/ˈbiːɪŋ ˈfɪkst/]

verb phrase

estar consertado/sendo consertado

1. present participle form indicating something is in the process of being repaired or mended

The car is being fixed at the mechanic's shop.

O carro está sendo consertado na oficina mecânica.

2. indicating something is being set in place or made stable

The shelf is being fixed to the wall.

A prateleira está sendo fixada na parede.

3. indicating something is being arranged or settled

The meeting time is being fixed for next Tuesday.

A hora da reunião está sendo marcada para próxima terça-feira.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estar sendo consertado/consertada

common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

estar sendo arrumado/arrumada

alternative term using 'arrumar' which is very common in São Paulo

Portugal

estar sendo arranjado/arranjada

Portuguese variant using 'arranjar' instead of 'consertar'

being fixed up

all fixed up

having something fixed

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