fix damage
[/fɪks ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
verb phrase
reparar danos
1. to repair or restore something that has been broken, harmed, or negatively affected
The contractor will fix damage to the roof caused by the storm.
O empreiteiro vai reparar os danos ao telhado causados pela tempestade.
2. to remedy or correct a problematic situation or relationship
She tried to fix damage to their friendship after the argument.
Ela tentou reparar os danos à amizade deles após a briga.
3. to address negative consequences or harm that has already occurred
The company needs to fix damage to its reputation following the scandal.
A empresa precisa reparar os danos à sua reputação após o escândalo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'fix damage' is commonly used in insurance, construction, and interpersonal situations. In Brazil, the colloquial 'consertar o estrago' is very popular in informal speech, particularly in São Paulo, while 'reparar danos' maintains a more formal tone used in legal and professional documents.
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