technical defect
[ˈtɛknɪkəl ˈdiːfɛkt]
nounpl: technical defects
defeito técnico
1. A flaw, imperfection, or malfunction in the mechanical, electrical, or operational functioning of a machine, device, or system that prevents it from working as intended
The car was returned to the dealership due to a technical defect in the engine.
O carro foi devolvido à concessionária devido a um defeito técnico no motor.
2. In legal contexts, a failure to comply with procedural or substantive requirements that may affect the validity of a document or process
The contract was void due to a technical defect in its execution.
O contrato foi anulado devido a um defeito técnico em sua execução.
3. A flaw or error in software, code, or digital systems that causes unexpected behavior or failure
The application crashed due to a technical defect discovered during testing.
O aplicativo travou devido a um defeito técnico descoberto durante os testes.
In Brazil, 'defeito técnico' is commonly cited when products fail and warranty claims are made. The term is frequently used by manufacturers and service centers. In the USA and Brazil, consumer protection laws often require disclosure of technical defects before sale. In Portugal, the term 'vício técnico' may be preferred in legal documents and formal complaints.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →