avariarverb/ɐvɐˈɾjaɾ/mediuma·va·ri·arPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo damage, to break down, to cause a malfunction.The storm damaged the ship's hull.The engine broke down on the highway.syndamagebreakimpairantrepairfixmendEtymologyDo italiano 'avariare', por sua vez do germânico 'warjan' (impedir, defender).Related wordsavariaavariadoavariamentodesaviar