fatal error
[ˈfeɪtəl ˈɛrər]
nounpl: fatal errors
erro fatal
1. A critical malfunction or mistake in a computer program or system that causes it to stop functioning completely and unexpectedly
The software encountered a fatal error and crashed without saving the document.
O software encontrou um erro fatal e travou sem salvar o documento.
2. A mistake or decision that leads to complete failure or ruin
Ignoring customer feedback proved to be a fatal error for the company's strategy.
Ignorar o feedback dos clientes provou ser um erro fatal para a estratégia da empresa.
3. In computing, an exception or condition that prevents normal program execution and results in program termination
The program threw a fatal error due to insufficient memory allocation.
O programa gerou um erro fatal devido à alocação insuficiente de memória.
In Brazil, 'erro fatal' is standard terminology in IT and software development contexts. The phrase is widely recognized in both technical and general Brazilian Portuguese. In informal conversation, Brazilians might say 'o programa deu pau' (the program failed) or 'travou' (it froze/crashed). In the USA, tech workers commonly use 'fatal error' or simply 'crash' when discussing system failures.
NYC Slang
system meltdown, crash and burn
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