reparo

Reparo is a Portuguese noun meaning repair or mending. It refers to the act of fixing something that is broken and is widely used in everyday language as well as in technical contexts such as engineering and maintenance. The word derives from the Latin reparare, to mend again, and is cognate with the English word repair and related terms in other Romance languages.

In popular culture, Reparo is the name of a basic magical charm in the Harry Potter series. The spell is used to repair broken objects; it is shown as a simple, non-weapon spell taught to students at Hogwarts. The incantation Reparo is performed with a wand, and the result is typically instantaneous reconstruction of the item, provided that it is capable of being repaired.

Beyond these uses, reparo denotes the general process of restoring function to damaged items, from everyday objects to infrastructure. In technical and maintenance contexts, the term is used to describe activities that return components or systems to their intended condition, often following damage or wear. The concept is common across engineering, construction, and service industries, where timely repairs are essential to safety and usability.