mislocation

[/ˌmɪsloʊˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: mislocations
localização incorreta
1. the act of locating or placing something in the wrong position or place
The mislocation of the file caused delays in the project.
A localização incorreta do arquivo causou atrasos no projeto.
2. an instance where something is situated or identified in an incorrect location
The mislocation of the warehouse led to increased shipping costs.
A localização inadequada do armazém resultou em custos de envio aumentados.
3. in medical or scientific contexts, the incorrect positioning of an organ, tissue, or anatomical structure
The mislocation of the tumor made surgery more challenging.
A localização incorreta do tumor tornou a cirurgia mais desafiadora.
This term is primarily used in technical, medical, and business contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation, appearing more frequently in professional documentation, medical reports, and technical manuals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
misplacementwrong locationincorrect positioningdisplacement
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct locationproper placementaccurate positioning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
localização incorreta
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
localização errada
Alternative phrasing commonly used in European Portuguese
Technical/Medical
má localização
Preferred in medical and scientific contexts

Related Words

locatelocationmisplacedisplacepositioningplacement

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
in the wrong place at the wrong time
out of place
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →