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regular maintenance

[ˈrɛɡjələr ˈmeɪntənəns]
noun
manutenção regular
1. Planned and routine upkeep or servicing of equipment, machinery, or property at consistent intervals to prevent deterioration and ensure optimal functioning
Regular maintenance of your car includes oil changes and tire rotations every few months.
A manutenção regular do seu carro inclui trocas de óleo e rotação de pneus a cada alguns meses.
2. Systematic and scheduled preventive care to extend the lifespan of assets and minimize unexpected breakdowns
The building requires regular maintenance to keep the plumbing and electrical systems in good condition.
O edifício requer manutenção regular para manter os sistemas de encanamento e elétrico em bom estado.
Synonyms
routine maintenancepreventive maintenancescheduled maintenanceperiodic upkeepmanutenção preventivamanutenção periódica
Antonyms
emergency repairbreakdown maintenancereparação de emergênciamanutenção corretiva

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenção regular
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
manutenção regular
Standard usage in business and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manutenção regular
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
manutenção regular
Standard usage; sometimes 'conservação regular' in older or more formal texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up with maintenance
stay on top of maintenance
manter em dia com a manutenção
estar em dia com a manutenção
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