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minor repair

[ˈmaɪnər rɪˈpɛr]
nounpl: minor repairs
reparo menor
1. A small or relatively insignificant repair that does not require extensive work, time, or expertise
The car only needed a minor repair to the windshield wiper.
O carro só precisava de um reparo menor no limpador de para-brisa.
2. Maintenance work that addresses minor damage or wear without affecting the overall functionality of an item
Minor repairs like fixing loose hinges are often handled by tenants themselves.
Reparos menores como consertar dobradiças soltas são frequentemente feitos pelos inquilinos.
Synonyms
small repairlight repairroutine maintenancetouch-upsimple fix
Antonyms
major repairextensive repairoverhaulreconstruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparo menor
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conserto pequeno
Alternative colloquial term
São Paulo
reparo leve
Commonly used in service contexts
Portugal
reparação menor
Preferred European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

a quick fix
wear and tear
keep something in good repair
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