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.
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