faulty software

[FÔL-ti SÓF-wer]
noun phrasepl: faulty software programs / faulty software applications
software defeituoso / software com falhas
1. Computer programs or applications that contain errors, bugs, or design flaws that prevent them from functioning correctly or as intended
The faulty software caused the system to crash repeatedly.
O software defeituoso causou o travamento do sistema repetidamente.
2. Programs that do not perform their intended functions reliably or produce incorrect results
Users reported issues with the faulty software not saving their data properly.
Os usuários relataram problemas com o software com falhas não salvando seus dados corretamente.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, 'faulty software' is a critical concern in software development and quality assurance. The term is widely used in technical support, software development, and IT industries. In Brazil, 'bugado' (from English 'buggy') has become a popular colloquial term among younger users and developers, while formal documentation prefers 'defeituoso' or 'com falhas'.
NYC Slang
buggy app / broken app / wonky software
Synonyms / Sinônimos
buggy softwaredefective softwarebroken softwaremalfunctioning softwaresoftware with bugs
Antonyms / Antônimos
reliable softwarestable softwareworking softwarebug-free software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software defeituoso / software com falhas / software bugado
Most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
software quebrado / software com bug
More colloquial, informal speech
São Paulo
software defeituoso / software problemático
Business and technical contexts
Portugal
software defeituoso / software com falhas
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, slightly more formal tone

Related Words

bugdebugpatcherrorglitchsystem failurecrash

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of bugs
doesn't work right
piece of junk software
software gone wrong
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