faulty equipment
[ˈfɔːlti ɪˈkwɪpmənt]
noun phrasepl: faulty equipment (uncountable) / faulty equipments (countable)
equipamento defeituoso
1. machinery, tools, or devices that are not working properly or have defects
The factory had to shut down due to faulty equipment on the assembly line.
A fábrica teve que fechar devido ao equipamento defeituoso na linha de montagem.
2. apparatus or gear that fails to function as intended or designed
The hospital reported several cases of patient harm caused by faulty equipment.
O hospital relatou vários casos de dano ao paciente causados por equipamento defeituoso.
In Brazil, particularly in manufacturing hubs like São Paulo, faulty equipment is taken seriously due to strict labor laws and quality control standards. The phrase 'equipamento defeituoso' is commonly used in legal and industrial contexts. In the USA, this term is frequently used in product liability cases and workplace safety regulations, reflecting the litigious nature of American business culture.
NYC Slang
busted gear / broken-down equipment
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