sync lag

[/sɪŋk læg/]
nounpl: sync lags
atraso de sincronização
1. A delay or desynchronization between audio and video, or between multiple synchronized systems in digital media or gaming
The sync lag made the dialogue appear out of sync with the actors' lips.
O atraso de sincronização fez o diálogo parecer dessincronizado com os lábios dos atores.
2. In multiplayer gaming, a delay in synchronizing game state between a client and server
Players experienced significant sync lag during the online tournament.
Os jogadores experimentaram atraso significativo de sincronização durante o torneio online.
3. A temporary delay in data synchronization between devices or applications
Cloud sync lag caused the files to update several seconds late on mobile devices.
O atraso na sincronização em nuvem causou atraso de vários segundos na atualização dos arquivos em dispositivos móveis.
The term 'sync lag' is widely used in gaming and streaming communities both in Brazil and the USA. In tech-savvy communities in Brazil, the English term 'lag' is often retained even when speaking Portuguese ('lag de sincronização'). This reflects the global nature of gaming and digital media industries where English technical terminology is commonly adopted.
NYC Slang
the sync's buggin' out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lip sync errordesynchronizationlatencydelaytiming offset
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronizationsyncperfect timing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
atraso de sincronização
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
lag de sincronização
Often uses English term 'lag' directly in tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
dessincronização
Alternative, more formal usage
Portugal
atraso de sincronização
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'desfasamento'

Related Words

latencybufferingstreamingnetwork delayframe raterefresh ratedesync

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of sync
get in sync
timing is off
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