cracked screen

[krækt skriːn]
nounpl: cracked screens
tela rachada
1. A display screen that has visible breaks, fractures, or fissures in the glass or LCD panel, typically caused by impact, pressure, or dropping
My phone has a cracked screen after I dropped it on the sidewalk.
Meu celular tem a tela rachada depois que deixei cair na calçada.
2. Damage to a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or monitor screen that may affect visibility or functionality
The cracked screen makes it difficult to see the display clearly.
A tela rachada torna difícil ver o visor com clareza.
In Brazil and the USA, cracked screens are extremely common among smartphone users, leading to a thriving repair industry. Many people use temporary fixes like screen protectors or protective cases, and 'cracked screen' is a frequent topic in casual conversation about phone damage. In Brazil, repair shops (assistências técnicas) often advertise tela rachada repairs, reflecting how common this issue is.
NYC Slang
busted screen
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broken screenshattered screendamaged displayfractured screen
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact screenundamaged screenperfect screen

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela rachada
most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
tela trincada
alternative regional variation
São Paulo
tela rachada
commonly used in tech repair shops and urban centers
Portugal
ecrã partido
uses European Portuguese terminology for screen

Related Words

screen protectordisplay damageglass breakphone repairtempered glass

Related Idioms & Phrases

screen is spider-webbed
the display is shot
glass is shattered to pieces
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