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    Avería (en. Breakdown)

    /a.βe.ˈɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Damage or deterioration in an object or machinery that interferes with its functioning.
    The breakdown of the car forced us to call a tow truck.
    La avería del coche nos obligó a llamar a la grúa.
    Incident that prevents the correct functioning of a system.
    The fault in the electrical network caused a blackout across the entire city.
    La avería en la red eléctrica causó un apagón en toda la ciudad.
    Technical problem that requires repair.
    The technician quickly resolved the computer's breakdown.
    El técnico resolvió rápidamente la avería de la computadora.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'averia', which refers to damage or detriment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to break down
    to suffer an unexpected damage or failure in a device.
    caer en avería
    to repair the fault
    to solve the problem or damage in an object.
    reparar la avería
    to report a breakdown
    to notify someone about a failure in a system.
    informar de una avería

    Related Words

    repair
    Action of fixing something that is damaged.
    reparación
    maintenance
    Set of actions to keep an object in proper condition.
    mantenimiento

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected problem that arises.
    I had a breakdown at work and I didn't make it to the meeting.
    Tuve una avería en el trabajo y ya no llegué a la reunión.
    Excuse not to do something.
    He said he had a breakdown with his car to avoid going out.
    Dijo que tenía una avería con su auto para evitar salir.