Repara (en. Repair)

/reˈpaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To correct or restore something that is broken or in poor condition.

He repairs appliances in his free time.

Él repara los electrodomésticos en su tiempo libre.

To restore or put something back into operation.

We need someone to fix the car before the trip.

Necesitamos que alguien repare el coche antes del viaje.

To fix a problematic situation.

She is trying to repair her relationship with her friend.

Ella intenta reparar la relación con su amigo.

It derives from Latin 'reparare', composed of 're-' (again) and 'parare' (to prepare).

to repair a damage

To correct a negative situation or a problem.

reparar un daño

to correct mistakes

To correct failures or mistakes made.

reparar los errores

to repair the soul

To dedicate time to emotional or spiritual recovery.

reparar el alma

repair

Action or effect of repairing.

reparación

repairman

One that repairs or has the ability to restore.

reparador

fixing

Solution or remedy to a problem.

arreglo

To fix something in an improvised manner.

I did it on the fly, but it worked.

Lo hice a la rapar, pero funcionó.

To pay attention to what one is doing or saying.

I was talking and didn't pay attention to what I was saying.

Estaba hablando y no reparé en lo que decía.