wrong component

[/rɔŋ kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
noun phrasepl: wrong components
componente errado
1. A part or element that is incorrect, defective, or not suitable for its intended purpose in a machine, system, or assembly
The technician discovered the wrong component had been installed in the circuit board.
O técnico descobriu que o componente errado tinha sido instalado na placa de circuito.
2. An item that does not meet specifications or requirements for a particular application or assembly
Using the wrong component will cause the entire system to malfunction.
Usar o componente errado causará mau funcionamento de todo o sistema.
This term is prevalent in technical industries including manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and construction in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian industrial contexts, quality control and component verification are critical aspects of production processes. The phrase reflects the importance of precision in technical assembly work across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incorrect componentdefective componentunsuitable componentfaulty part
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct componentright componentproper componentsuitable component

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
componente errado
Standard term used in technical and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
componente errado
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
peça incorreta
Alternative common term in industrial/manufacturing sectors
Portugal
componente incorreto
European Portuguese variant; same meaning, slightly different phrasing

Related Words

component failurecomponent replacementcomponent specificationassembly errordefective partquality control

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cog in the wrong machine
the wrong piece of the puzzle
putting the cart before the horse
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