At a Watch Repair Shop in Brazil: Replace a Battery or Adjust a Strap
Learn simple Portuguese for watch repairs, including replacing the battery, adjusting a band, and checking how long service takes.
Real Life Portuguese · 4 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
A watch is a relógio. A battery is a bateria, and the strap or band can be called pulseira. Use trocar for replacing a part and ajustar for making it fit better.
Explain the service you need
Preciso trocar a bateria deste relógio.
I need to replace this watch’s battery.
Você consegue ajustar a pulseira?
Can you adjust the band?
Ask whether the watch needs inspection
If you do not know what is wrong, describe what you observed and ask for an evaluation. Parou de funcionar means it stopped working; está atrasando means it is running slow. Ask before authorizing additional work.
O relógio parou de funcionar. Você pode verificar?
The watch stopped working. Can you check it?
Se precisar de outro conserto, pode me avisar antes?
If it needs another repair, can you let me know first?
Confirm the estimate and turnaround time
Ask how much the service will cost and whether it can be done while you wait. If the shop needs to keep the watch, request a receipt and confirm the pickup date.
Quanto custa a troca e demora quanto tempo?
How much does the replacement cost, and how long does it take?
Você pode me dar um comprovante para retirar depois?
Can you give me a receipt to collect it later?
Put it into practice
Use bateria, pulseira, ajustar, and trocar to request a simple watch service.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “The watch stopped working. Can you check it”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
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