This is the 12129th most frequent Portuguese word.
reparações
"Reparações" means "repairs" or "fixes" in English.
In this sentence, 'reparações' is used to refer to repairs or fixes made to something, specifically the house.
As reparações na casa demoraram mais do que o esperado.
The repairs in the house took longer than expected.
Here, 'reparações' is used to describe the maintenance or restoration of the car after damage was incurred.
Após o acidente, foram feitas reparações no carro.
After the accident, repairs were made to the car.
In this case, 'reparações' is used metaphorically to signify actions taken to fix or improve the relationship.