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legacy system

[ˈlɛɡəsi ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: legacy systems
sistema legado
1. An old computing system, application, or software that remains in use despite being outdated or superseded by newer technology, often because it is critical to business operations or would be costly to replace
The bank is still running on a legacy system from the 1980s.
O banco ainda funciona com um sistema legado dos anos 1980.
2. Outdated or obsolete technology infrastructure that continues to support essential business functions
Migrating away from legacy systems requires significant investment and planning.
Migrar de sistemas legados requer investimento e planejamento significativos.
Synonyms
legacy softwarelegacy applicationoutdated systemold systemheritage system
Antonyms
modern systemnew systemcontemporary systemcutting-edge system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema legado
Standard term used in IT context across Brazil
Portugal
sistema legado
Standard term, occasionally 'sistema antigo' used informally
General
sistema herdado
Alternative literal translation, less common in technical use

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck with a legacy system
maintain a legacy system
migrate from a legacy system
legacy system burden
legacy system modernization
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