reparar

Senses

1. 1.

   to notice, to observe

   to become aware of something, to pay attention to

2. 2.

   to repair, to fix

   to restore something to working condition

3. 3.

   to make amends, to compensate

   to remedy a wrong or damage done

Examples

• "Você reparou que ela cortou o cabelo?"

  Did you notice that she cut her hair?

• "Preciso reparar o computador antes da reunião."

  I need to fix the computer before the meeting.

• "Ele não tem como reparar o erro que cometeu."

  He has no way to make amends for the mistake he made.

Usage

In Brazilian Portuguese, "reparar" most commonly means "to notice" and is often followed by "em" (reparar em algo) or "que" (reparar que...). The meaning "to repair/fix" is more formal or literary; "consertar" is preferred in everyday speech. As "to make amends," it's typically used in formal or legal contexts.