damaged machine

[/ˈdæmɪdʒd məˈʃiːn/]
noun phrasepl: damaged machines
máquina danificada
1. A machine or mechanical device that has been broken, harmed, or rendered partially or completely non-functional due to physical injury, wear, or accident
The damaged machine had to be sent to the repair shop for inspection.
A máquina danificada teve que ser enviada à oficina de reparo para inspeção.
2. Equipment that has sustained harm affecting its performance or operational capability
Workers carefully removed the damaged machine from the production line.
Os trabalhadores removeram cuidadosamente a máquina danificada da linha de produção.
In Brazilian industrial and manufacturing contexts, 'máquina danificada' is the standard technical term used in workplace safety reports and maintenance documentation. In Portugal, both 'danificada' and 'avariada' are equally accepted. This phrase is commonly used in insurance claims, warranty disputes, and workplace incident reports across both countries.
NYC Slang
busted machine / broken-down machine
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broken machinefaulty machinedefective machinemalfunctioning machinedisabled machine
Antonyms / Antônimos
functional machineworking machineoperational machineintact machine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
máquina danificada
Standard term used across Brazil in industrial and technical contexts
São Paulo
máquina estragada
Common alternative using 'estragada' (broken/spoiled) in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
máquina avariada
Uses 'avariada' (damaged) more frequently in technical discussions
Portugal
máquina danificada / máquina avariada
Both terms are standard; 'avariada' is slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

repairmalfunctiondefectbreakdownmaintenanceequipment failure

Related Idioms & Phrases

the machine is on the fritz
the machine needs a tune-up
máquina em péssimo estado
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