error alert

[/ˈɛrər əˈlɜrt/]
nounpl: error alerts
alerta de erro
1. A notification or warning message displayed by a computer system or application indicating that an error or problem has occurred
An error alert appeared on the screen when the program crashed.
Um alerta de erro apareceu na tela quando o programa travou.
2. A system-generated signal designed to notify the user of a malfunction, invalid input, or exception in software or hardware operation
The error alert warned us about insufficient disk space.
O alerta de erro nos avisou sobre espaço em disco insuficiente.
This is a technical term widely used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese IT communities. In Brazil, 'alerta de erro' is the standard terminology in tech support, software documentation, and user manuals. The term is culturally neutral and universally understood in digital contexts across both English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
error messagewarning messageerror notificationsystem alert
Antonyms / Antônimos
success messageconfirmation message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alerta de erro
Most common translation used in technical contexts
Brazil (IT sector)
mensagem de erro
Alternative translation emphasizing the message aspect
Portugal
alerta de erro
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal (alternative)
aviso de erro
Less common but used interchangeably

Related Words

error codeexceptionnotificationmalfunctiondebuggingtroubleshooting

Related Idioms & Phrases

pop up an error alert
dismiss an error alert
trigger an error alert
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