programa mal-sucedido
[pɾo'gɾa.mɐ maw.su.se'di.du]
noun phrase (adjective + noun)masculinepl: programas mal-sucedidos
failed program
1. A program, project, or initiative that did not achieve its intended goals or objectives
The government's healthcare program was a failed program due to lack of funding.
O programa de saúde do governo foi um programa mal-sucedido devido à falta de financiamento.
2. A software or computer program that does not function properly or crashes frequently
The application kept crashing; it was clearly a failed program.
O aplicativo continuava travando; era claramente um programa mal-sucedido.
3. Any organized plan or scheme that fails to produce desired results
Their marketing campaign was a failed program that didn't reach the target audience.
Sua campanha de marketing foi um programa mal-sucedido que não atingiu o público-alvo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this term is commonly used in political discourse, business contexts, and technology discussions. Brazilians often use more colloquial expressions like 'não deu certo' (didn't work out) or 'fracassou' (failed) in informal settings. The term reflects a pragmatic approach to discussing failed initiatives, which is common in Brazilian business and political culture.
NYC Slang
flop, bust, bomb
Related Idioms & Phrases
um programa que não saiu do papel
um programa que não pegou
um programa que não funcionou como esperado
um programa que deu ruim
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