device error
[dɪˈvaɪs ˈɛrər]
nounpl: device errors
erro de dispositivo
1. A malfunction or failure in hardware or electronic equipment that prevents normal operation
The printer showed a device error and stopped printing.
A impressora exibiu um erro de dispositivo e parou de imprimir.
2. A system message indicating that a connected peripheral or hardware component is not functioning properly
We received a device error when trying to connect the external hard drive.
Recebemos um erro de dispositivo ao tentar conectar o disco rígido externo.
3. In computing, a failure in communication between the operating system and a hardware device
A device error occurred with the graphics card during startup.
Ocorreu um erro de dispositivo com a placa de vídeo durante a inicialização.
This is primarily technical terminology used in both American and Brazilian computing contexts. In Brazil, tech support staff and IT professionals use 'erro de dispositivo' as the standard term when diagnosing hardware problems. In the USA, the term is common in technical support, user manuals, and system diagnostics. Error messages containing this phrase are often frustrating for end-users in both cultures, leading to colloquial expressions like 'meu dispositivo deu erro' in Brazil.
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