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large-scale repairs

[/lɑːrdʒ skeɪl rɪˈpɛrz/]
noun phrase
reparos em larga escala
1. Extensive restoration or fixing work involving significant resources, time, and scope
The building required large-scale repairs after the earthquake.
O edifício necessitou de reparos em larga escala após o terremoto.
2. Major maintenance or renovation projects affecting multiple systems or areas
The company invested in large-scale repairs to modernize the factory.
A empresa investiu em reparos em larga escala para modernizar a fábrica.
Synonyms
major repairsextensive repairscomprehensive repairssubstantial repairsreparos extensivosreparações em grande escala
Antonyms
minor repairssmall repairsquick fixesreparos menoresreparos simples

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos em larga escala
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
reformas em grande escala
Often used interchangeably with reparos
Portugal
reparações em grande escala
Preferred formal term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

major overhaul
complete renovation
extensive restoration work
obra de grande vulto
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