repairable damage
[rɪˈperəbəl ˈdæmɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: repairable damages
dano reparável
1. Physical harm or injury to property, equipment, or structures that can be fixed, restored, or made functional again through repair work
The insurance company determined that the vehicle sustained repairable damage after the collision.
A companhia de seguros determinou que o veículo sofreu dano reparável após a colisão.
2. In legal contexts, harm that can be compensated financially or remedied through corrective action
The court ruled that the repairable damage would be covered under the warranty.
O tribunal decidiu que o dano reparável seria coberto pela garantia.
3. In construction and real estate, structural or cosmetic issues that can be rectified without complete replacement
The building inspector found only repairable damage to the foundation.
O inspetor de construção encontrou apenas dano reparável na fundação.
In Brazil and the USA, this term is primarily used in insurance claims, automotive and construction industries. Brazilian insurers (seguradoras) commonly classify damages as 'reparável' to determine coverage and compensation amounts. In the USA, this distinction is critical for determining whether a vehicle is classified as a 'total loss' or can be restored, affecting insurance payouts and vehicle title status.
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