slow interfaces

[/sloʊ ˈɪntərfeɪsɪz/]
nounpl: slow interfaces
interfaces lentas
1. User interfaces or system interfaces that respond slowly to user input or commands, causing delays in interaction
The application suffers from slow interfaces that make navigation frustrating for users.
A aplicação sofre com interfaces lentas que tornam a navegação frustrante para os usuários.
2. Technical connections or data transmission points that operate at reduced speeds, limiting data transfer rates
The server's slow interfaces caused bottlenecks in the network infrastructure.
As interfaces lentas do servidor causaram gargalos na infraestrutura de rede.
3. Computing systems or hardware components that have limited bandwidth or processing speed
We upgraded our slow interfaces to improve overall system performance.
Atualizamos nossas interfaces lentas para melhorar o desempenho geral do sistema.
In Brazilian tech culture, slow interfaces are frequently criticized on social media and tech forums. The term is widely understood in both technical and non-technical contexts, as user experience frustration with slow systems is a common complaint across different digital platforms and applications.
NYC Slang
buggy systems, laggy apps, slow-ass interface
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sluggish interfacesunresponsive interfaceslaggy interfaceslow-speed connectionsbottleneck systems
Antonyms / Antônimos
fast interfaceshigh-speed interfacesresponsive interfacesquick interfaces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interfaces lentas
Standard term used in technology discussions throughout Brazil
São Paulo
interfaces lentas / sistemas travados
May also use 'sistemas travados' (stuck systems) to describe the experience
Portugal
interfaces lentas
Same terminology used, though may also say 'interfaces morosas'

Related Words

user interfacelatencybandwidthresponsivenessperformance optimization

Related Idioms & Phrases

moving at a snail's pace
dragging its feet
bogged down
stuck in neutral
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