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disrepair
[/ˌdɪsrɪˈpɛər/]
noun
má conservação
1.
a state of being in poor condition; lack of proper maintenance or repair
The old building fell into disrepair after decades of neglect.
O edifício antigo caiu em má conservação após décadas de negligência.
2.
the condition of something that needs fixing or restoration
The bridge was in disrepair and unsafe for traffic.
A ponte estava em péssimo estado de conservação e era perigosa para o tráfego.
Synonyms
deterioration
decay
dilapidation
ruin
neglect
disuse
Antonyms
repair
restoration
maintenance
good condition
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
má conservação
most commonly used term
General Brazilian
estado de deterioração
formal alternative
Portugal
mau estado de conservação
preferred usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
degradação
alternative in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
fall into disrepair
in a state of disrepair
fall to disrepair
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