becomes unavailable

[bɪˈkʌmz ʌnəˈveɪləbl]
verb phrase
fica indisponível
1. ceases to be accessible, obtainable, or usable; is no longer available
The website becomes unavailable during maintenance hours.
O site fica indisponível durante as horas de manutenção.
2. stops being obtainable or in stock
This product becomes unavailable after the promotion ends.
Este produto fica indisponível após o término da promoção.
3. is no longer reachable or accessible to contact
The customer service becomes unavailable after 6 PM.
O atendimento ao cliente fica indisponível depois das 18h.
This phrase is particularly common in technology and customer service contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In the US and Brazil, it's frequently used regarding website downtime, product stock, and service accessibility. The phrase is neutral and professional, commonly appearing in error messages, system notifications, and official communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
becomes inaccessiblebecomes unobtainableceases to be availablegoes out of stockdisappears
Antonyms / Antônimos
becomes availablebecomes accessiblecomes back onlineis restored

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fica indisponível
Most common standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fica indisponível / some colloquially say 'some out'
Standard usage with occasional English borrowing in tech contexts
São Paulo
fica indisponível
Standard usage, especially in business and tech sectors
Portugal
torna-se indisponível / fica indisponível
Both forms acceptable; 'torna-se' slightly more formal

Related Words

unavailableavailabilityinaccessibleout of stockoffline

Related Idioms & Phrases

goes down
goes offline
out of commission
out of service
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