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repair

[/rɪˈpɛr/]
verb/nounpl: repairs
reparar/conserto
1. to restore something to good condition after damage or wear
I need to repair my broken bicycle.
Preciso reparar minha bicicleta quebrada.
2. to fix or mend something that is broken or not working
The mechanic will repair your car engine.
O mecânico vai reparar o motor do seu carro.
3. to remedy or make amends for something wrong
He tried to repair his relationship with his family.
Ele tentou reparar seu relacionamento com a família.
4. the work done to fix something broken or damaged
The car is in the shop for repairs.
O carro está na oficina para consertos.
NYC Slang
fix it up
Synonyms
fixmendrestorerenovaterectify
Antonyms
damagebreakdestroy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparar/conserto
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
reparar/consertar
verb form commonly used
São Paulo
reparar/conserto
standard usage
Portugal
reparar/reparação
reparação is more formal for the noun

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond repair - irreparably damaged
repair one's reputation - restore one's good name
in need of repair - broken or damaged
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