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slow system

[/sloʊ ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: slow systems
sistema lento
1. A computer, network, or mechanical system that operates at a reduced speed or responds slowly to commands and requests
The slow system was frustrating users who had to wait long periods for responses.
O sistema lento estava frustrando os usuários que tinham que esperar longos períodos por respostas.
2. An organization or process that is inefficient and takes excessive time to complete tasks
The government's slow system prevented quick decision-making during the crisis.
O sistema lento do governo impediu a tomada rápida de decisões durante a crise.
Synonyms
sluggish systemlagging systemunresponsive systemsistema travadosistema deficiente
Antonyms
fast systemquick systemefficient systemsistema rápidosistema eficiente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema lento
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sistema travado
Often used colloquially to describe unresponsive systems
São Paulo
sistema lento
Standard technical terminology
Portugal
sistema moroso
More formal; often used in administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

moving at a snail's pace
bureaucratic red tape
sistema emperrado (stuck system - Brazilian slang)
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