broken software
[/ˈbroʊkən ˈsɔːftweər/]
nounpl: broken software (uncountable) / broken softwares (countable)
software quebrado / software defeituoso
1. Software that does not function properly due to bugs, errors, or technical failures
The broken software crashed every time I tried to open a file.
O software quebrado travava toda vez que eu tentava abrir um arquivo.
2. An application or program with malfunctioning features or incomplete functionality
We can't release this broken software to customers yet.
Não podemos lançar esse software defeituoso para os clientes ainda.
3. Code that fails to meet specifications or produces unexpected results
The development team identified broken software in the latest build.
A equipe de desenvolvimento identificou software com defeito na última compilação.
In both Brazilian and American tech culture, 'broken software' is a critical term used in development cycles. Brazilian tech companies often use 'software quebrado' when discussing quality assurance, while Americans might use 'buggy' more frequently. The term reflects the universal frustration with non-functional applications and is common in tech support conversations, code reviews, and software development meetings across both cultures.
NYC Slang
busted software / wonky software
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