do repairs

[/duː rɪˈpɛrz/]
verb phrase
fazer reparos
1. to fix or mend something that is broken or damaged
I need to do repairs on my car before the road trip.
Preciso fazer reparos no meu carro antes da viagem.
2. to perform maintenance work on a structure or object
The landlord promised to do repairs on the apartment this month.
O proprietário prometeu fazer reparos no apartamento este mês.
3. to restore something to proper working condition
We hired a professional to do repairs on the roof.
Contratamos um profissional para fazer reparos no telhado.
In Brazil, 'fazer reparos' is the standard expression used by both professionals and in daily conversation. The term encompasses everything from minor fixes to major restoration work. In the US, this phrase is commonly used in home improvement and automotive contexts, reflecting the cultural emphasis on property maintenance and DIY culture.
NYC Slang
fix it up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixmendrepairrestoremaintain
Antonyms / Antônimos
breakdamagedestroy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer reparos
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
fazer reparos/consertar
both terms are commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
fazer reparos/fazer consertos
both expressions are standard in professional and everyday contexts
Portugal
fazer reparações
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'reparações' (plural) more commonly

Related Words

maintenancerestorationrenovationfix

Related Idioms & Phrases

do damage control (fazer reparos de danos)
make good (reparar os danos)
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