proper repairs

[/ˈprɒpər rɪˈpeəz/]
noun phrase
reparos adequados
1. repairs that are done correctly, thoroughly, and in accordance with appropriate standards or specifications
The building requires proper repairs before it can be occupied again.
O edifício necessita de reparos adequados antes de poder ser ocupado novamente.
2. maintenance work performed by qualified professionals using appropriate methods and materials
Proper repairs of the roof will extend its lifespan significantly.
Os reparos adequados do telhado irão estender sua vida útil significativamente.
3. legitimate and official restoration work rather than temporary or makeshift fixes
The landlord must make proper repairs to address the tenant's complaints.
O proprietário deve fazer reparos adequados para resolver as reclamações do inquilino.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'proper repairs' carries legal weight, particularly in tenant-landlord disputes and warranty claims. In Brazil, this term is frequently used in legal documents and rental agreements to establish landlord obligations. In the USA, it's commonly invoked in consumer protection laws and building codes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adequate repairsthorough repairsprofessional repairslegitimate repairspermanent repairs
Antonyms / Antônimos
makeshift repairstemporary repairsshoddy repairsinadequate repairsnegligent repairs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos adequados
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reparos direitos
colloquial alternative meaning 'proper/correct repairs'
São Paulo
reparos apropriados
more formal/business variant
Portugal
reparações adequadas
uses 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'

Related Words

maintenancerestorationrenovationreconstructionrefurbishment

Related Idioms & Phrases

do the job right
fix it properly
get it done the right way
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