This is the 9543rd most frequent Portuguese word.
consertar
To repair or fix.
The use of 'consertar' here refers to fixing or repairing a mechanical issue.
Preciso consertar o meu carro, pois ele não está funcionando.
I need to repair my car because it's not working.
In this sentence, 'consertar' is used figuratively to imply improving or restoring a relationship.
Ele está tentando consertar o relacionamento com sua família.
He is trying to mend the relationship with his family.
Here, 'consertar' denotes mending a physical object, specifically a piece of fabric.