computational bug

[kəm-ˌpyü-ˈtā-shə-nəl ˈbəg]
nounpl: computational bugs
erro computacional
1. A flaw or error in computer code or software that causes a program to behave unexpectedly or produce incorrect results
The developer discovered a computational bug that was causing the application to crash whenever users entered negative numbers.
O desenvolvedor descobriu um erro computacional que estava fazendo a aplicação travar sempre que os usuários inseriam números negativos.
2. An unintended defect in an algorithm or mathematical operation within a program
A computational bug in the financial software led to incorrect calculations in the quarterly reports.
Um erro computacional no software financeiro levou a cálculos incorretos nos relatórios trimestrais.
In both Brazilian and American tech cultures, the term 'bug' is widely used and understood, even in Portuguese-speaking contexts. The term originated from an actual moth found in early computers, and this history is often referenced in tech communities. In Brazil, the English word 'bug' is frequently used even in formal technical settings alongside the Portuguese 'erro computacional.'
NYC Slang
bug; tech bug; glitch
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software bugcode bugprogram errordefectglitch
Antonyms / Antônimos
featurefixpatch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro computacional
Most common and formal translation used in technical documentation
General Brazilian
bug computacional
Loanword from English, frequently used in tech communities and informal contexts
São Paulo
erro de código
Alternative technical term emphasizing the code aspect
Portugal
erro computacional
Formal translation; 'bug' also commonly used as loanword in Portuguese tech sector

Related Words

debuggingsoftware developmentalgorithmerror handlingcode review

Related Idioms & Phrases

squash a bug
debug the code
find and fix bugs
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