repair
BrE /rɪˈpɛə(r)/ AmE /rɪˈper/
verb / noun en → es
past repaired pp repaired ing repairing
to mend or put something that is broken back into working order
arreglar, reparar, poner en orden
- repair something
Collocations repair a car · repair a roof
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The mechanic repaired the engine.
El mecánico arregló el motor.
to put something back into its original condition or state after it has been damaged, destroyed, or lost
restaurar, reconstruir, reparar
- repair damage
Collocations repair a relationship · repair an image
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They are trying to repair the damage caused by the scandal.
Están tratando de reparar el daño causado por el escándalo.
the process of fixing or putting something back into working order
reparación, arreglo, restauración
- carry out a repair
Collocations car repairs · home repairs
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The car needs urgent repair.
El coche necesita reparación urgente.
the process of fixing or putting something back into working order (noun form)
reparación, arreglo, restauración
- a repair
Collocations major repairs · minor repairs
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The house needs a lot of repairs.
La casa necesita muchas reparaciones.
Phrasal verbs
dirigirse a, ir hacia
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He repaired to his room.
Se retiró a su habitación.
prepararse para, arreglarse para
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She repaired for the evening party.
Se preparó para la fiesta de la noche.
Idioms
dirigirse a algo, ir hacia algo
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He repaired to the library.
Se dirigió a la biblioteca.
prepararse para algo, arreglarse para algo
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She repaired for the interview.
Se preparó para la entrevista.