temporary workaround

[ˈtɛmpəreri ˈwɜrkəˌraʊnd]
nounpl: temporary workarounds
solução temporária
1. A provisional solution or method used to bypass a problem or limitation until a permanent fix can be implemented
We implemented a temporary workaround to keep the system running while the developers work on a permanent solution.
Implementamos uma solução temporária para manter o sistema funcionando enquanto os desenvolvedores trabalham em uma solução permanente.
2. A quick fix or interim measure that addresses an issue in the short term without resolving the underlying cause
The IT team used a temporary workaround to restore network access for the affected users.
A equipe de TI usou uma solução temporária para restaurar o acesso à rede dos usuários afetados.
This term is widely used in technology, software development, and IT support sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech culture, 'gambiarra' is often used as an informal synonym, reflecting a cultural trait of creative problem-solving. The term emphasizes pragmatism over perfection, which is particularly valued in agile development environments and startup cultures.
NYC Slang
quick fix, band-aid solution, hack (in tech communities)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quick fixinterim solutionband-aid fixstopgap measureprovisional fix
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent solutiondefinitive fixlong-term solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução temporária
Most common and formal usage in business and technical contexts
General Brazilian
gambiarrra
Informal/colloquial term used in tech communities, implies creative improvisation
São Paulo
jogo de cintura
Colloquial term meaning 'workaround' or 'making do'; used in casual technical discussions
Portugal
solução provisória
Portuguese variant, equally formal but slightly more common than 'temporária'

Related Words

patchbug fixtroubleshootingmaintenancesystem upgrade

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a band-aid on it
a stitch in time
make do and mend
hold it together with duct tape
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