repair service

[/rɪˈpɛr ˈsɜrvɪs/]
nounpl: repair services
serviço de reparo
1. A professional service that fixes, restores, or maintains broken or damaged items, equipment, or appliances
I took my car to the repair service because the engine was making strange noises.
Levei meu carro ao serviço de reparo porque o motor estava fazendo barulhos estranhos.
2. A business or facility that provides maintenance and restoration work for various products
The appliance repair service came to fix my refrigerator.
O serviço de reparo de eletrodomésticos veio consertar minha geladeira.
3. The act of providing technical assistance to restore functionality to something
Their repair service was quick and affordable.
O serviço de reparo deles foi rápido e acessível.
In Brazil, repair services are widely used and trusted, with specialized shops for cars, appliances, and electronics being common in urban areas. In the US, repair services are often preferred as a cost-effective alternative to replacement, reflecting consumer and environmental consciousness.
NYC Slang
fix-it shop
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repair shopmaintenance servicerestoration servicefixing service
Antonyms / Antônimos
damagedestruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviço de reparo
Standard term used throughout Brazil for professional repair services
Rio de Janeiro
conserto
More casual term often used in Rio for repair services
São Paulo
serviço de manutenção e reparo
More formal phrasing including maintenance aspect
Portugal
serviço de reparação
Portuguese preference for 'reparação' instead of 'reparo'

Related Words

technicianwarrantymaintenancetroubleshootingcustomer service

Related Idioms & Phrases

in need of repair
beyond repair
take something in for repairs
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