Spanish Conversation · Level 104
59 words
Spanish word
reparación
Pronunciation
IPA/repaɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounrepair
Example
La reparación del coche tardó una semana.
The repair of the car took a week.
More examples
El servicio incluye reparación a domicilio en dos días.
The service includes home repair within two days.
Core concept
A technician replacing a broken screen and restoring its functionality.
Common phrases
servicio de reparación
repair service
reparación a domicilio
home repair
Similar words
arreglo: Quick repair addressing a specific broken element to restore use.
avería: Fault or failure that causes a tool, machine, or vehicle to stop working properly.
taller: Garage or shop where repair and maintenance tasks are carried out.
mantenimiento: Ongoing care and maintenance aimed at preventing breakdowns and retaining function.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o efecto de restaurar el funcionamiento de un objeto averiado; puede referirse al proceso o al estado reparado.
Word origin
From Latin reparatio, via Old Spanish forms, with reparación retaining the original sense of restoring function after a breakdown or damage.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech arreglo commonly replaces reparación for small fixes, while reparación sounds more formal or technical.