corrupted transmission

[kəˈrʌptɪd trænzˈmɪʃən]
nounpl: corrupted transmissions
transmissão corrompida
1. Data, signals, or information that has been damaged, altered, or made unusable during the process of sending or receiving it
The corrupted transmission caused the file to be unreadable on the recipient's device.
A transmissão corrompida fez com que o arquivo ficasse ilegível no dispositivo do destinatário.
2. A mechanical or automatic transmission system that has malfunctioned or sustained damage affecting its operation
The car's corrupted transmission required a complete replacement.
A transmissão corrompida do carro necessitava de uma substituição completa.
3. Communication or message delivery that has been compromised, distorted, or made unclear
Due to the corrupted transmission, we missed critical details of the broadcast.
Devido à transmissão corrompida, perdemos detalhes críticos da transmissão.
In Brazil, this term is primarily used in technical support, IT services, and automotive repair contexts. It reflects the growing importance of digital communication and the prevalence of vehicle maintenance discussions. In the USA, the term is equally common in both digital and mechanical contexts, reflecting a highly technology-dependent culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
damaged transmissionfaulty transmissiondefective transmissioncompromised datagarbled transmissiontransmission failure
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear transmissionclean transmissionintact transmissionfunctional transmissionsuccessful transmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
transmissão corrompida
Standard term used in technical and automotive contexts
São Paulo
transmissão corrompida / transmissão danificada
Both terms are commonly used; 'danificada' is also popular
Rio de Janeiro
transmissão corrompida
Standard usage in technical support and automotive repair
Portugal
transmissão corrompida / transmissão avariada
Portuguese often uses 'avariada' for mechanical damage

Related Words

data corruptionsignal interferencetransmission errorerror correctionchecksumpacket lossmechanical failure

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in transmission
the message got lost in the translation
break down in communication
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