screen damage

[/skriːn ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: screen damages
dano na tela
1. physical harm or deterioration to a display screen, such as cracks, scratches, dead pixels, or malfunctioning areas
The phone has significant screen damage from being dropped on the pavement.
O celular possui dano na tela significativo por ter caído no pavimento.
2. the cost or expense associated with repairing or replacing a damaged display screen
Screen damage repair can be expensive if not covered by warranty.
O reparo de dano na tela pode ser caro se não estiver coberto pela garantia.
Screen damage is a common consumer issue in both Brazil and the USA, frequently associated with smartphone and tablet warranties. In Brazil, many insurance plans and phone retailers advertise protection against 'dano na tela' as a key selling point. The term is widely used in technical support, insurance documentation, and device repair services across both cultures.
NYC Slang
busted screen / cracked screen
Synonyms / Sinônimos
display damagecracked screenbroken displayscreen deterioration
Antonyms / Antônimos
screen integrityperfect display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dano na tela
most common and formal expression
São Paulo
dano de tela / tela danificada
common in service centers and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tela quebrada / dano na tela
both expressions are used interchangeably
Portugal
dano no ecrã / ecrã danificado
uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'; common in warranty documents

Related Words

LCD damagetouchscreen damagepixel damagescreen protectordisplay panelrepair costwarranty claim

Related Idioms & Phrases

screen damage claim
accidental screen damage
liquid damage to screen
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