Dealing with domestic breakdowns is a normal part of living in Brazil. When a pipe bursts, a socket stops working, or a sink gets blocked, you need to know how to describe the problem clearly and hire the right professional. In this deck, you will learn practical vocabulary for household malfunctions, how to request repair quotes, and how to schedule technician visits.

Water problems are common domestic emergencies. A water leak is 'o vazamento de água', and a punctured or burst pipe is 'o cano furado'.

When drains or fixtures clog, use the participle 'entupido'. A blocked sink is 'a pia entupida', and a blocked drain is 'o ralo entupido'. A dripping tap is 'a torneira pingando'. To say 'to unblock', use the verb 'desentupir'.