unfixable condition
[ʌnˈfɪksəbəl kənˈdɪʃən]
nounpl: unfixable conditions
condição irreparável
1. A situation or state of affairs that cannot be repaired, corrected, or resolved
The doctor explained that the patient's condition was unfixable and required palliative care.
O médico explicou que a condição do paciente era irreparável e exigia cuidados paliativos.
2. In technical or mechanical contexts, a problem or malfunction that cannot be remedied
The car had an unfixable condition in its engine that made it impossible to repair.
O carro tinha uma condição irreparável no motor que tornava impossível consertá-lo.
3. A state of affairs or relationship that is beyond repair or reconciliation
Their marriage had reached an unfixable condition after years of conflict.
Seu casamento havia chegado a uma condição irreparável após anos de conflito.
This phrase is commonly used in medical contexts in both American and Brazilian English to describe terminal conditions. In Brazil, it carries significant weight in healthcare discussions and legal matters (particularly in cases involving euthanasia or advance directives). In American English, it's also used metaphorically in business, relationships, and infrastructure contexts, reflecting a pragmatic cultural approach to accepting when something cannot be salvaged.
NYC Slang
beyond saving; a lost cause; a goner
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