broken unit

[/ˈbroʊkən ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: broken units
unidade quebrada
1. A single item or component that is damaged, defective, or no longer functioning properly
The broken unit was replaced under warranty.
A unidade quebrada foi substituída sob garantia.
2. In military or organizational context, a subdivision or group that has lost cohesion or effectiveness
The broken unit regrouped and reorganized its forces.
A unidade quebrada se reagrupou e reorganizou suas forças.
3. In mathematics or measurement, a quantity that cannot be expressed as a whole number
The broken unit was converted to a decimal for easier calculation.
A unidade quebrada foi convertida em decimal para cálculo mais fácil.
In Brazilian Portuguese technical and commercial contexts, 'unidade quebrada' or 'unidade com defeito' are commonly used in warranty claims, customer service, and electronics retail. The term reflects the practical need to describe non-functional items in business transactions and technical support scenarios.
NYC Slang
busted unit
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defective unitdamaged unitmalfunctioning unitfaulty component
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact unitfunctional unitworking unitoperational unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade quebrada
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
unidade estragada
colloquial alternative, more casual usage
São Paulo
unidade com defeito
more formal, technical usage
Portugal
unidade danificada
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

malfunctiondefectdamagecomponentfailurerepair

Related Idioms & Phrases

broken down unit
out of commission
not fit for purpose
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