Defectuoso (en. Defective)

/defektuoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to an object that does not function properly.
The product I bought is defective and does not respond well.
El producto que compré es defectuoso y no responde bien.
Describes something that has faults or errors in its design or manufacturing.
The defective machinery caused delays in production.
La maquinaria defectuosa causó retrasos en la producción.
Indicates something that does not meet expected quality standards.
The test revealed that the software was defective.
El ensayo reveló que el software era defectuoso.

Etymology

From the Latin 'defectuosus', which means 'having defects'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defective product
A product that has faults or does not work as it should.
producto defectuoso
defective item
An item that does not meet quality standards.
artículo defectuoso
defective batch
A set of products that have defects.
lote defectuoso

Related Words

defect
Failure or imperfection in something.
defecto
deficiency
Inadequacy or lack of something necessary.
deficiencia
damage
Harm or detriment caused to an object.
daño

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is unreliable.
That car is totally defective, it's useless.
Ese coche es un defectuoso total, no sirve para nada.
Indicates that something is not worth it.
That brand has defective products; you'd better choose another one.
Esa marca tiene productos defectuosos, mejor elige otra.