coding error

[ˈkoʊdɪŋ ˈɛrər]
nounpl: coding errors
erro de codificação
1. A mistake or flaw in computer code that prevents a program from functioning correctly or as intended
The developer fixed the coding error that was causing the application to crash.
O desenvolvedor corrigiu o erro de codificação que estava causando o travamento da aplicação.
2. A syntactic or logical mistake in source code written by a programmer
The coding error was a missing semicolon at the end of the line.
O erro de codificação era um ponto e vírgula faltando no final da linha.
3. Any mistake in the process of writing or implementing code
A simple coding error can take hours to debug.
Um simples erro de codificação pode levar horas para ser corrigido.
In both Brazilian and American tech culture, 'coding error' and 'bug' are used interchangeably, though 'bug' is often preferred in casual conversation. The term reflects the global nature of software development, where English terminology dominates even in Portuguese-speaking tech communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bugsoftware bugprogramming errorcode errorsyntax errorlogic error
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct codebug-free code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro de codificação
Most common and formal term used in technical contexts
General Brazilian
bug
Commonly used informal term, often preferred in casual tech discussions
Rio de Janeiro
erro de código
Alternative shorter form used in some technical circles
São Paulo
erro de codificação
Standard technical terminology in the tech hub
Portugal
erro de codificação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'bug' also commonly used

Related Words

debugsyntaxlogiccompilerruntime errorexception

Related Idioms & Phrases

to debug a coding error
squash a bug
trace back a coding error
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