program error
[/ˈproʊɡræm ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: program errors
erro de programa
1. A flaw or mistake in a computer program's code that causes it to malfunction or produce incorrect results
The software crashed due to a program error in the main function.
O software travou devido a um erro de programa na função principal.
2. An exception or runtime error that occurs during program execution
We need to debug this program error before releasing the update.
Precisamos corrigir esse erro de programa antes de lançar a atualização.
3. A logical inconsistency or syntax mistake in the program's source code
The program error was caused by an undefined variable.
O erro de programa foi causado por uma variável não definida.
In both Brazilian and American tech communities, the English term 'bug' is extremely common and often used interchangeably with 'program error,' even in Portuguese-speaking environments. In formal documentation and education, 'erro de programa' is preferred in Brazil, while Portugal tends toward 'erro de software.' The term reflects the universal nature of programming culture across English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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