malfunctioning item
[mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈaɪtəm]
nounpl: malfunctioning items
item com defeito
1. an object or device that is not working properly or has stopped functioning correctly
The customer returned the malfunctioning item to the store for a refund.
O cliente devolveu o item com defeito à loja para reembolso.
2. equipment or machinery experiencing technical problems or failures
The technician identified the malfunctioning item and replaced it immediately.
O técnico identificou o item com defeito e o substituiu imediatamente.
In Brazil, 'item com defeito' is the standard term used in consumer protection laws and warranty policies. In retail environments, both 'produto danificado' and 'item com defeito' are used interchangeably. In the USA, companies often use this term in warranty claims and customer service contexts, with informal alternatives like 'broken' or 'busted' being more common in everyday speech. Portuguese retailers and consumer services use 'artigo avariado' as the formal equivalent.
NYC Slang
busted item / broken stuff
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