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glitch

[/ɡlɪtʃ/]
nounpl: glitches
falha
1. A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or problem in a system, especially in computing or electronics
The software experienced a glitch that caused the program to crash.
O software sofreu uma falha que causou o travamento do programa.
2. A minor problem or difficulty; a snag
There was a glitch in the payment process, but it's been resolved.
Houve uma falha no processo de pagamento, mas foi resolvida.
3. An unexpected spike or dip in an electrical signal
The power surge caused a glitch in the system.
O pico de energia causou uma falha no sistema.
NYC Slang
glitch (borrowed from English, commonly used in tech communities)
Synonyms
malfunctionbugsnaghiccuperror
Antonyms
successsmooth operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha
Most common term for technical malfunctions
General Brazilian
travamento
Used for freezing/crashing specifically
São Paulo
bug
Often used directly in tech industry contexts
Portugal
falha
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to iron out the glitches (resolve problems)
glitch in the matrix (unexpected anomaly or coincidence)
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