low durability

[/loʊ djuˈræbɪlɪti/]
noun phrase/adjective phrase
baixa durabilidade
1. the quality of being short-lasting or prone to deterioration quickly; inability to withstand wear, damage, or the passage of time
The low durability of the cheap plastic chair made it break within a few months.
A baixa durabilidade da cadeira de plástico barato fez com que quebrasse em poucos meses.
2. insufficient strength or resilience to maintain functionality over an extended period
Consumers complained about the low durability of the smartphone's battery.
Os consumidores reclamaram sobre a baixa durabilidade da bateria do smartphone.
In Brazil, 'baixa durabilidade' is commonly used in consumer protection contexts and product reviews. The phrase reflects growing consumer awareness about product quality and longevity in purchasing decisions. In the USA, this concern has become more prominent in discussions about fast fashion and planned obsolescence.
NYC Slang
cheap quality, falls apart quick, junk
Synonyms / Sinônimos
poor durabilityshort lifespanfragilityweaknesslack of longevity
Antonyms / Antônimos
high durabilitylongevitydurabilityresiliencesturdiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixa durabilidade
standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
baixa durabilidade
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
baixa durabilidade
technical/commercial contexts prefer 'pouca durabilidade'
Portugal
fraca durabilidade
Portuguese variant using 'fraca' instead of 'baixa'

Related Words

durabilityqualitylifespanwear and teardeteriorationmaterial strengthproduct quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

built to break
not made to last
falls apart at the seams
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