Repairs and tools in Portuguese
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Vocabulary for repairs and tools in Portuguese distinguishes tools from the parts used with them. Berbequim is the drill itself; Broca is the bit fitted to it. Parafuso has a thread and is tightened by turning, whereas Prego is typically driven in with a hammer. Bucha can mean a wall plug that holds a screw in a drilled hole.
In this context, Porca means a nut that screws onto a threaded bolt or rod. Tomada is an electrical socket; Interruptor is a switch that opens or closes an electrical circuit.
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- Disjuntor /diʒũˈtoɾ/ o pl. os disjuntores Circuit breaker
- X-ato /ʃiˈzatu/ o pl. os x-atos Utility knife
- Fixar na parede /fikˈsaɾ nɐ pɐˈɾedɨ/ Fix to the wall
- Furar a parede /fuˈɾaɾ ɐ pɐˈɾedɨ/ Drilling into the wall
- Colocar uma prateleira /kuluˈkaɾ ˈumɐ pɾɐtɨˈlɐjɾɐ/ Putting up a shelf
- Instalar uma cortina /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ˈumɐ kuɾˈtinɐ/ Installing a curtain
- Trocar o chuveiro /tɾuˈkaɾ u ʃuˈvɐjɾu/ Change the shower head
- Reparar a porta /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ ɐ ˈpɔɾtɐ/ Fixing the door
- Verificar a tensão elétrica /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ ɐ tẽˈsɐ̃w̃ iˈlɛtɾikɐ/ Check the electrical voltage
- Fazer revisão /fɐˈzeɾ ʁɨviˈzɐ̃w̃/ Have the car serviced
- Oficina mecânica /ufiˈsinɐ mɨˈkɐnikɐ/ a pl. as oficinas mecânicas Auto repair shop
- Caixa de ferramentas /ˈkajʃɐ dɨ fɨʁɐˈmẽtɐʃ/ a pl. as caixas de ferramentas Toolbox
- Anilha /ɐˈniʎɐ/ a pl. as anilhas Washer
- Bucha /ˈbuʃɐ/ a pl. as buchas Wall plug
- Chave de tubos /ˈʃavɨ dɨ ˈtubuʃ/ a pl. as chaves de tubos Pipe wrench
- Casquilho /kɐʃˈkiʎu/ o pl. os casquilhos Lamp holder
- Assentar azulejos /ɐsẽˈtaɾ ɐzuˈleʒuʃ/ Laying tiles
- Aplicar betume nas juntas /ɐpliˈkaɾ bɨˈtumɨ nɐʒ ˈʒũtɐʃ/ Grouting
- Aplicar selador /ɐpliˈkaɾ sɨlɐˈðoɾ/ Apply sealer
- Lâmpada /ˈlɐ̃pɐdɐ/ a pl. as lâmpadas Bulb
- Massa de barrar /ˈmasɐ dɨ bɐˈʁaɾ/ a pl. as massas de barrar Putty
- Aplicar massa de barrar /ɐpliˈkaɾ ˈmasɐ ðɨ bɐˈʁaɾ/ Apply filler
- Rebocar /ʁɨbuˈkaɾ/ reboquei · rebocado Plaster a wall
- Adaptar fichas /ɐdɐpˈtaɾ ˈfiʃɐʃ/ Fit plug adapters
- Trocar estofado /tɾuˈkaɾ ɨʃtuˈfadu/ Changing upholstery
- Criar nichos de parede /kɾiˈaɾ ˈniʃuʒ dɨ pɐˈɾedɨ/ Create wall niches
- Impermeabilizar áreas húmidas /ĩpɨɾmɨɐbiliˈzaɾ ˈaɾjɐʃ ˈumidɐʃ/ Waterproofing damp areas
- Trocar sifão /tɾuˈkaɾ siˈfɐ̃w̃/ Change the trap
- Reparar o autoclismo /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ u awtuˈkliʒmu/ Repair the cistern
- Atualizar quadro de disjuntores /ɐtwɐliˈzaɾ ˈkwadɾu dɨ diʒũˈtoɾɨʃ/ Updating the circuit breaker panel
- Instalar estendal retrátil /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ɨʃtẽˈdal ʀɨˈtɾatil/ Install retractable clothesline
- Ajustar janelas emperradas /ɐʒuʃˈtaɾ ʒɐˈnɛlɐz ẽpɨˈʀadɐʃ/ Adjusting stuck windows
- Martelo /mɐɾˈtɛlu/ o pl. os martelos Hammer
- Torneira /tuɾˈnɐjɾɐ/ a pl. as torneiras Tap
- Interruptor /ĩtɨʀuˈptoɾ/ o pl. os interruptores Switch
- Tomada /tuˈmadɐ/ a pl. as tomadas Socket
- Extensão elétrica /ɨʃtẽˈsɐ̃w̃ iˈlɛtɾikɐ/ a pl. as extensões elétricas Electrical extension
- Reparação de fugas /ʁɨpɐɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈfuɡɐʃ/ a pl. as reparações de fugas Repairing leaks
- Reparar uma fuga /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ ˈumɐ ˈfuɡɐ/ Repairing a leak
- Reparar a fuga no lava-loiça /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ ɐ ˈfuɡɐ nu ˌlavɐˈlojsɐ/ Fixing a leaking sink
- Trocar a lâmpada /tɾuˈkaɾ ɐ ˈlɐ̃pɐdɐ/ Changing the bulb
- Apertar parafusos /ɐpɨɾˈtaɾ pɐɾɐˈfuzuʃ/ Tightening screws
- Apertar um parafuso /ɐpɨɾˈtaɾ ũ pɐɾɐˈfuzu/ Tightening a screw
- Montar um móvel /mõˈtaɾ ũ ˈmɔvɛɫ/ Assembling a piece of furniture
- Desmontar um armário /dɨʒmõˈtaɾ ũ ɐɾˈmaɾju/ Dismantling a cupboard
- Chave de fendas /ˈʃavɨ dɨ ˈfẽdɐʃ/ a pl. as chaves de fendas Screwdriver
- Desentupir o ralo /dɨzẽtuˈpiɾ u ˈʁalu/ Unclogging the drain
- Trocar a maçaneta /tɾuˈkaɾ ɐ mɐsɐˈnetɐ/ Changing the door handle
- Trocar uma torneira /tɾuˈkaɾ ˈumɐ tuɾˈnɐjɾɐ/ Changing a tap
- Verificar o manual /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ u mɐnuˈal/ Check the manual
- Testar o funcionamento /tɨʃˈtaɾ u fũsjunɐˈmẽtu/ Test that it works
- Fazer pequenas reparações /fɐˈzeɾ pɨˈkenɐʃ ʁɨpɐɾɐˈsõj̃ʃ/ Making small repairs
- Fixar quadros na parede /fikˈsaɾ ˈkwadɾuʒ nɐ pɐˈɾedɨ/ Fixing pictures to the wall
- Reparar móveis danificados /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ ˈmɔvɐjʒ dɐnifiˈkaduʃ/ Repairing damaged furniture
- Parafuso /pɐɾɐˈfuzu/ o pl. os parafusos Screw
- Prego /ˈpɾɛɡu/ o pl. os pregos Nail
- Fita métrica /ˈfitɐ ˈmɛtɾikɐ/ a pl. as fitas métricas Measuring tape
- Cola branca /ˈkɔlɐ ˈbɾɐ̃kɐ/ a White glue
- Supercola /ˌsupɛɾˈkɔlɐ/ a pl. as supercolas Superglue
- Fita-cola de papel /ˌfitɐˈkɔlɐ dɨ pɐˈpɛɫ/ a pl. as fitas-cola de papel Masking tape
- Instalar espelho /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ɨʃˈpɐʎu/ Installing a mirror
- Aplicar papel de parede /ɐpliˈkaɾ pɐˈpɛɫ dɨ pɐˈɾeðɨ/ Wallpapering
- Reparar o portão /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ u puɾˈtɐ̃w̃/ Repair the gate
- Remover bolor das paredes /ʁɨmuˈveɾ buˈloɾ dɐʃ pɐˈɾedɨʃ/ Removing mold from walls
- Rolo de pintura /ˈʁolu dɨ pĩˈtuɾɐ/ o pl. os rolos de pintura Paint roller
- Pincel /pĩˈsɛɫ/ o pl. os pincéis Brush
- Pintar a parede /pĩˈtaɾ ɐ pɐˈɾedɨ/ Painting the wall
- Cortar madeira /kuɾˈtaɾ mɐˈdɐjɾɐ/ Cutting wood
- Planear o projeto /plɐniˈaɾ u pɾuˈʒɛtu/ Planning the project
- Usar óculos de proteção /uˈzaɾ ˈɔkuluʒ dɨ pɾutɛˈsɐ̃w̃/ Wear goggles
- Vestir luvas de segurança /vɨʃˈtiɾ ˈluvɐʒ dɨ sɨɡuˈɾɐ̃sɐ/ Wear safety gloves
- Material resistente /mɐtɨɾiˈaɫ ʁɨziʃˈtẽtɨ/ o pl. os materiais resistentes Durable material
- Manter a área limpa /mɐ̃ˈteɾ ɐ ˈaɾjɐ ˈlĩpɐ/ Keep the area clean
- Manter os fios organizados /mɐ̃ˈteɾ uʃ ˈfiuz ɔɾɡɐniˈzaduʃ/ Keeping wires organized
- Comprar material sustentável /kõˈpɾaɾ mɐtɨɾiˈal suʃtẽˈtavɛl/ Buying sustainable material
- Manter ventilação no ambiente /mɐ̃ˈteɾ vẽtilɐˈsɐ̃w̃ nu ɐ̃biˈẽtɨ/ Keep ventilation in the room
- Fazer manutenção preventiva /fɐˈzeɾ mɐnutẽˈsɐ̃w̃ pɾɨvẽˈtivɐ/ To carry out preventive maintenance
- Evitar improvisações perigosas /iviˈtaɾ ĩpɾuvizɐˈsõj̃ʃ pɨɾiˈɡɔzɐʃ/ Avoid dangerous improvisations
- Estar atento a ruídos anormais /ɨʃˈtaɾ ɐˈtẽtu ɐ ʁuˈiduz ɐnuɾˈmajʃ/ Be aware of abnormal noises
- Organizar ferramentas /ɔɾɡɐniˈzaɾ fɨʁɐˈmẽtɐʃ/ Organizing tools
- Guardar ferramentas no lugar /ɡwɐɾˈdaɾ fɨʀɐˈmẽtɐʒ nu luˈɡaɾ/ Keeping tools in place
- Decorar com madeira /dɨkuˈɾaɾ kõ mɐˈdɐjɾɐ/ Decorating with wood
- Usar máscara contra poeira /uˈzaɾ ˈmaʃkɐɾɐ ˈkõtɾɐ puˈɐjɾɐ/ Wear a dust mask
- Consultar tutoriais /kõsuɫˈtaɾ tutuɾiˈajʃ/ Look up tutorials
- Utilizar lanterna em locais escuros /utiliˈzaɾ lɐ̃ˈtɛɾnɐ ɐ̃j̃ luˈkajz ɨʃˈkuɾuʃ/ Use a flashlight in dark places
- Guardar sobras de material /ɡwɐɾˈdaɾ ˈsɔbɾɐʒ dɨ mɐtɨɾiˈal/ Saving leftover material
- Revisão periódica /ʁɨviˈzɐ̃w̃ pɨˈɾjɔdikɐ/ a pl. as revisões periódicas Periodic service
- Identificar origem de problemas /idẽtifiˈkaɾ uˈɾiʒɐ̃j̃ dɨ pɾuˈblemɐʃ/ Identifying the source of problems
- Manter manuais organizados /mɐ̃ˈteɾ mɐnuˈajz ɔɾɡɐniˈzaduʃ/ Keep manuals organized
- Ter paciência durante reparações /ˈteɾ pɐsiˈẽsjɐ duˈɾɐ̃tɨ ʁɨpɐɾɐˈsõj̃ʃ/ Be patient during repairs
- Solicitar manutenção /sulisiˈtaɾ mɐnutẽˈsɐ̃w̃/ Request maintenance
- Renovação da pintura /ʁɨnuvɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɐ pĩˈtuɾɐ/ a pl. as renovações da pintura Repainting
- Evitar sobrecarga elétrica /iviˈtaɾ sobɾɨˈkaɾɡɐ iˈlɛtɾikɐ/ Avoid electrical overload
- Planear o cronograma de obras /plɐniˈaɾ u kɾunuˈɡɾɐmɐ dɨ ˈɔbɾɐʃ/ Planning the construction schedule
- Porca /ˈpɔɾkɐ/ a pl. as porcas Nut
- Alicate /ɐliˈkatɨ/ o pl. os alicates Pliers
- Serrote /sɨˈʁɔtɨ/ o pl. os serrotes Saw
- Fita métrica retrátil /ˈfitɐ ˈmɛtɾikɐ ʁɨˈtɾatiɫ/ a pl. as fitas métricas retráteis Retractable tape measure
- Nível de bolha /ˈnivɛɫ dɨ ˈboʎɐ/ o pl. os níveis de bolha Bubble level
- Chave inglesa /ˈʃavɨ ĩˈɡlezɐ/ a pl. as chaves inglesas Wrench
- Fita isolante /ˈfitɐ izuˈlɐ̃tɨ/ a pl. as fitas isolantes Insulating tape
- Tinta acrílica /ˈtĩtɐ ɐˈkɾilikɐ/ a pl. as tintas acrílicas Acrylic paint
- Tabuleiro de pintura /tɐbuˈlɐjɾu dɨ pĩˈtuɾɐ/ o pl. os tabuleiros de pintura Paint tray
- Espátula /ɨʃˈpatulɐ/ a pl. as espátulas Putty knife
- Válvula /ˈvaɫvulɐ/ a pl. as válvulas Valve
- Vedação /vɨdɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ a pl. as vedações Sealing
- Lubrificar a dobradiça /lubɾifiˈkaɾ ɐ dubɾɐˈdisɐ/ Lubricating the hinge
- Isolar fios elétricos /izuˈlaɾ ˈfiuʒ iˈlɛtɾikuʃ/ Insulate electrical wires
- Instalar um ventilador de teto /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ũ vẽtilɐˈdoɾ dɨ ˈtɛtu/ Installing a ceiling fan
- Colocar pavimento /kuluˈkaɾ pɐviˈmẽtu/ Laying flooring
- Remover azulejos antigos /ʁɨmuˈveɾ ɐzuˈlɐjʒuz ɐ̃ˈtiɡuʃ/ Removing old tiles
- Nivele o chão /niˈvɛlɨ u ˈʃɐ̃w̃/ Level the floor
- Medir com precisão /mɨˈdiɾ kõ pɾɨsiˈzɐ̃w̃/ Measuring with precision
- Remover tinta antiga /ʁɨmuˈveɾ ˈtĩtɐ ɐ̃ˈtiɡɐ/ Removing old paint
- Aproveitar madeira reciclada /ɐpɾuvɐjˈtaɾ mɐˈdɐjɾɐ ʁɨsiˈkladɐ/ Using recycled wood
- Fazer móveis com pallets /fɐˈzeɾ ˈmɔvɐjʃ kõ ˈpalɛts/ Making furniture from pallets
- Criar prateleiras suspensas /kɾiˈaɾ pɾɐtɨˈlɐjɾɐʃ suʃˈpẽsɐʃ/ Create hanging shelves
- Construir uma estante /kõʃtɾuˈiɾ ˈumɐ ɨʃˈtɐ̃tɨ/ Build a shelving unit
- Montar uma bancada /mõˈtaɾ ˈumɐ bɐ̃ˈkadɐ/ Build a workbench
- Trocar rodinhas de cadeira /tɾuˈkaɾ ʀuˈdiɲɐʒ dɨ kɐˈdɐjɾɐ/ Changing chair wheels
- Criar painel de ferramentas /kɾiˈaɾ pɐjˈnɛl dɨ fɨʁɐˈmẽtɐʃ/ Make a tool board
- Rever os travões /ʁɨˈveɾ uʃ tɾɐˈvõj̃ʃ/ Check the brakes
- Fazer alinhamento /fɐˈzeɾ ɐliɲɐˈmẽtu/ Have the wheels aligned
- Polir o carro /puˈliɾ u ˈkaʁu/ Polishing the car
- Rever instalações antigas /ʁɨˈveɾ ĩʃtɐlɐˈsõj̃z ɐ̃ˈtiɡɐʃ/ Check old installations
- Limpar o depósito de água /lĩˈpaɾ u dɨˈpɔzitu dɨ ˈaɡwɐ/ Cleaning the water tank
- Chave de estrela /ˈʃavɨ dɨ ɨʃˈtɾelɐ/ a pl. as chaves de estrela Phillips screwdriver
- Berbequim /bɨɾbɨˈkĩ/ o pl. os berbequins Power drill
- Broca /ˈbɾɔkɐ/ a pl. as brocas Drill bit
- Utilizar o berbequim corretamente /utiliˈzaɾ u bɨɾbɨˈkĩ kuˌʁɛtɐˈmẽtɨ/ Using the drill correctly
- Fazer furo com broca adequada /fɐˈzeɾ ˈfuɾu kõ ˈbɾɔkɐ ɐdɨˈkwadɐ/ Drill hole with suitable drill bit
- Lixa /ˈliʃɐ/ a pl. as lixas Abrasive paper
- Papel de lixa /pɐˈpɛl dɨ ˈliʃɐ/ o Sandpaper
- Lixar a parede /liˈʃaɾ ɐ pɐˈɾedɨ/ Sanding the wall
- Verniz /vɨɾˈniʃ/ o pl. os vernizes Varnish
- Aplicar verniz em madeira /ɐpliˈkaɾ vɨɾˈniz ɐ̃j̃ mɐˈðɐjɾɐ/ Applying varnish to wood
- Desentupidor /dɨzẽtupiˈdoɾ/ o pl. os desentupidores Plunger
- Silicone /siliˈkɔnɨ/ o Silicone
- Pistola de silicone /piʃˈtɔlɐ dɨ siliˈkɔnɨ/ a pl. as pistolas de silicone Silicone gun
- Regular a fechadura /ʁɨɣuˈlaɾ ɐ fɨʃɐˈðuɾɐ/ Adjusting the lock
- Instalar uma fechadura /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ˈumɐ fɨʃɐˈduɾɐ/ Installing a lock
- Soldar um fio /soɫˈdaɾ ũ ˈfiw/ Soldering a wire
- Soldar metais /soɫˈdaɾ mɨˈtajʃ/ Welding metals
- Restaurar móveis antigos /ʁɨʃtɐwˈɾaɾ ˈmɔvɐjz ɐ̃ˈtiɡuʃ/ Restoring old furniture
- Restaurar cadeiras /ʁɨʃtɐwˈɾaɾ kɐˈdɐjɾɐʃ/ Restoring chairs
- Instalar detetor de fumo /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ dɨtɛˈtoɾ dɨ ˈfumu/ Install a smoke detector
- Corrigir fissuras /kuʁiˈʒiɾ fiˈsuɾɐʃ/ Fixing cracks
- Reparar fissuras no teto /ʁɨpɐˈɾaɾ fiˈsuɾɐʒ nu ˈtɛtu/ Repairing cracks in the ceiling
- Orçar materiais antes da obra /oɾˈsaɾ mɐtɨɾiˈajʃ ˈɐ̃tɨʒ dɐ ˈɔβɾɐ/ Budgeting for materials before construction
- Construir caixa organizadora /kõʃtɾuˈiɾ ˈkajʃɐ ɔɾɡɐnizɐˈdoɾɐ/ Build an organizer box
- Personalizar móveis /pɨɾsunɐliˈzaɾ ˈmɔvɐjʃ/ Personalizing furniture
- Instalar fita de LED /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ˈfitɐ dɨ ˈlɛd/ Install LED strip
- Transformar objetos antigos /tɾɐ̃ʃfuɾˈmaɾ ɔbˈʒɛtuz ɐ̃ˈtiɡuʃ/ Transforming old objects
- Instalar painel de TV /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ pɐjˈnɛl dɨ ˌte ˈve/ Installing a TV panel
- Colocar suporte de bicicleta /kuluˈkaɾ suˈpɔɾtɨ dɨ bisiˈklɛtɐ/ Attach bike rack
- Instalar chuveiro elétrico /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ ʃuˈvɐjɾu iˈlɛtɾiku/ Installing an electric shower
- Substituir peças gastas /subʃtiˈtwiɾ ˈpɛsɐʒ ˈɡaʃtɐʃ/ Replacing worn parts
- Cortar cano PVC /kuɾˈtaɾ ˈkɐnu ˌpe ˌve ˈse/ Cutting PVC pipe
- Ajustar prateleira desalinhada /ɐʒuʃˈtaɾ pɾɐtɨˈlɐjɾɐ dɨzɐliˈɲadɐ/ Adjust misaligned shelf
- Fazer suporte para plantas /fɐˈzeɾ suˈpɔɾtɨ pɐɾɐ ˈplɐ̃tɐʃ/ Making a plant stand
- Instalar cabine de duche /ĩʃtɐˈlaɾ kɐˈβinɨ dɨ ˈduʃɨ/ Install a shower enclosure
- Trocar a tampa da sanita /tɾuˈkaɾ ɐ ˈtɐ̃pɐ dɐ sɐˈnitɐ/ Changing the toilet seat
- Evitar danificar a canalização /iviˈtaɾ dɐnifiˈkaɾ ɐ kɐnɐlizɐˈsɐ̃w/ Avoid damaging pipes
- Montar kit básico de ferramentas /mõˈtaɾ ˈkit ˈbaziku dɨ fɨʁɐˈmẽtɐʃ/ Assemble a basic tool kit
- Etiquetar caixas de ferramentas /etikɨˈtaɾ ˈkɐjʃɐʒ dɨ fɨʁɐˈmẽtɐʃ/ Labeling toolboxes
- Conferir medidas antes de cortar /kõfɨˈɾiɾ mɨˈdidɐz ˈɐ̃tɨʒ dɨ kuɾˈtaɾ/ Check measurements before cutting
- Marcar com lápis antes de furar /mɐɾˈkaɾ kõ ˈlapiz ˈɐ̃tɨʒ dɨ fuˈɾaɾ/ Mark with a pencil before drilling
- Colocar fita de proteção nos cantos /kuluˈkaɾ ˈfitɐ dɨ pɾutɛˈsɐ̃w̃ nuʃ ˈkɐ̃tuʃ/ Put protective tape on the corners
- Fazer acabamento com cuidado /fɐˈzeɾ ɐkɐbɐˈmẽtu kõ kujˈdadu/ Careful finishing
- Verificar se está nivelado /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ sɨ ɨʃˈta nivɨˈladu/ Check that it is level
- Desligar a corrente antes de mexer /dɨʒliˈɡaɾ ɐ kuˈʁẽtɨ ˈɐ̃tɨʒ dɨ mɨˈʃeɾ/ Switch off the power before handling
- Verificar fixação de prateleiras /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ fiksɐˈsɐ̃w̃ dɨ pɾɐtɨˈlɐjɾɐʃ/ Checking the fixing of shelves
- Substituir tomadas antigas /subʃtiˈtwiɾ tuˈmadɐz ɐ̃ˈtiɡɐʃ/ Replacing old sockets
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- Martelo and Berbequim are masculine nouns; Broca and Bucha are feminine. Their gender determines the article used with them.
- Chave de fendas and Caixa de ferramentas use de to link a main noun to a noun describing its function or contents.
- Furar a parede and Reparar a porta start with an infinitive, which names an action without specifying who performs it.