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extensive repairs

[ɪkˈstensɪv rɪˈperz]
noun phrase
reparos extensos
1. comprehensive or large-scale repairs covering many parts or areas of something
The building required extensive repairs after the flood damage.
O edifício precisava de reparos extensos após os danos da enchente.
2. repairs that are substantial in scope and require significant time, effort, or resources
The car needed extensive repairs following the accident.
O carro precisava de reparos extensos após o acidente.
Synonyms
major repairssubstantial repairscomprehensive repairslarge-scale repairssignificant repairs
Antonyms
minor repairssmall repairsquick fixesroutine maintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos extensos
standard usage
São Paulo
reparos extensos
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
reparos extensos
standard usage
Portugal
reparações extensas
Portuguese variant uses 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

needs fixing up
in need of repair
major overhaul
restoration work
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