What does "averiar" mean in English?

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Spanish

averiar

English

break down

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Alternative translations of "averiar"

damage
fail
malfunction

Examples of how to use "averiar" in Spanish

Spanish
El motor se averió de repente.
English
The engine broke down suddenly.
Spanish
Mi coche se avería cada invierno.
English
My car breaks down every winter.
Spanish
El motor se averió anoche.
English
The engine broke down last night.
Spanish
La máquina se averiaba a menudo.
English
The machine often broke down.
Spanish
Si llueve, el barco se averiará.
English
If it rains, the boat will break down.

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El motor se averió de repente.

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