display failure

[dɪˈspleɪ ˈfeɪljər]
nounpl: display failures
falha de exibição
1. A malfunction or breakdown of a visual output device or screen that prevents proper showing of images, text, or information
The monitor experienced a display failure and went completely black.
O monitor sofreu uma falha de exibição e ficou completamente preto.
2. In software/computing contexts, a failure of a program or application to render or show content correctly on screen
The application crashed due to a display failure in the graphics driver.
O aplicativo travou devido a uma falha de exibição no driver de gráficos.
3. A defect in electronic display systems such as LCD, LED, OLED, or CRT screens
The television's display failure was caused by a faulty backlight.
A falha de exibição da televisão foi causada por uma luz de fundo defeituosa.
This is a technical term commonly used in IT support, electronics repair, and consumer technology contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, technical professionals often use the English term 'display' directly, making 'falha de display' equally common as 'falha de exibição' in tech environments. The term is neutral and formal, used in customer service, warranty claims, and technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
screen failuremonitor failurerendering failurevisual malfunctionoutput failure
Antonyms / Antônimos
display successproper displaycorrect rendering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha de exibição
Most common translation in Brazil
Brazil (Technical)
falha de display
Technical jargon often uses English 'display' directly
Portugal
falha de visualização
Portuguese preference for 'visualização' over 'exibição'
Portugal (Technical)
avaria de ecrã
Alternative using 'avaria' (breakdown) and 'ecrã' (screen)

Related Words

hardware failuregraphics driverscreen resolutionpixel defectvideo cardLCD paneltroubleshooting

Related Idioms & Phrases

the display is on the fritz
the screen went kaput
display went belly-up
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