maintenance in Portuguese
maintenance in Portuguese is manutenção, mantimento — maintenance means the work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
maintenance in Portuguese
manutenção
Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.
mantimento
(biology) The natural process which keeps an organism alive.
What does "maintenance" mean?
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noun The work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
"The lift is out of service for routine maintenance."
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noun The act of keeping something going or holding it at a particular level.
"The drug is used for the maintenance of a steady heart rate."
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noun Money paid regularly by one person for the living costs of a former spouse or of a child they do not live with.
"He fell behind on maintenance payments for the children."
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maintenance in a sentence
- The lift is out of service for routine maintenance.
- Half the budget goes on maintenance of the older properties.
- The drug is used for the maintenance of a steady heart rate.
- Maintenance of public confidence depends on the inquiry being open.
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What is "maintenance" in Portuguese?
"maintenance" in Portuguese is manutenção, mantimento. maintenance means: The work of keeping a building, machine or system in good condition by checking, cleaning and repairing it regularly.
How do you use "maintenance" in a sentence?
Example: "The lift is out of service for routine maintenance." In Portuguese, "maintenance" is manutenção, mantimento.
Are there other ways to say "maintenance" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "maintenance": manutenção, mantimento.
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