incomplete repairs

[ɪnˌkɑːmˈpliːt rɪˈpɛrz]
noun phrase
reparos incompletos
1. repairs that have not been finished or are unfinished; work on fixing or restoring something that remains partially done
The incomplete repairs on the vehicle left it unsafe to drive.
Os reparos incompletos no veículo o deixaram inseguro para dirigir.
2. restoration work that fails to address all necessary issues or defects
The contractor was sued for incomplete repairs that did not meet building codes.
O contratante foi processado pelos reparos incompletos que não atendiam aos códigos de construção.
3. unfinished maintenance or remedial work on property, equipment, or structures
Incomplete repairs can lead to further damage and additional costs.
Reparos incompletos podem levar a danos adicionais e custos extras.
In both Brazil and the USA, incomplete repairs are a common source of consumer disputes and legal action. Brazilian consumers have strong consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) that address incomplete repairs, while in the US, disputes are typically handled through warranty claims and small claims court. The term is frequently used in insurance claims, contractor disputes, and consumer protection discussions.
NYC Slang
half-ass job, botched work, shoddy repairs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unfinished repairspartial repairsdefective repairsinadequate repairshalf-finished repairs
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete repairsfinished repairscomprehensive repairsthorough repairs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos incompletos
Standard term used in legal, commercial, and everyday contexts
Rio de Janeiro
consertos inacabados
Common colloquial alternative using 'consertos' instead of 'reparos'
São Paulo
reparações incompletas
More formal variant used in official documentation and business
Portugal
reparações incompletas
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese, often appearing in legal contexts

Related Words

maintenancerestorationrenovationdamage assessmentwarrantycontractor liabilityworkmanship

Related Idioms & Phrases

a job half done
unfinished business
left in limbo
work in progress
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