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reparation

[/ˌrepəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: reparations
reparação
1. The action of repairing or fixing something that is broken or damaged
The reparation of the old house took several months.
A reparação da casa antiga levou vários meses.
2. Compensation paid by a country defeated in war to the victors
Germany paid reparations after World War I.
A Alemanha pagou reparações após a Primeira Guerra Mundial.
3. Compensation for a wrongdoing or injury
The court ordered reparations for the victims of discrimination.
O tribunal ordenou reparações para as vítimas de discriminação.
4. The process of restoring something to its original state
Reparation of the damaged artwork was handled by specialists.
A reparação da obra de arte danificada foi feita por especialistas.
Synonyms
repairrestorationcompensationrestitutionindemnificationamends
Antonyms
damageharmdestructioninjury

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparação
Standard usage for both material repairs and compensation
São Paulo
reparação
Commonly used in legal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reparação
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'reparo' for minor fixes
Portugal
reparação
Standard usage; 'conserto' also used colloquially for repairs

Related Idioms & Phrases

make reparations
seek reparations
pay reparations
reparation of damages
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