malfunction

• Sustantivo que designa el fallo de un sistema, aparato o mecanismo para funcionar correctamente o como se esperaba, a menudo en contextos mecánicos, eléctricos o electrónicos, pero también en procesos u organismos.

A noun referring to a failure to function normally or as expected, often in a mechanical, electrical, or electronic system.

1. Failure to operate correctlyB2formal

   A situation where a device, system, or part of the body fails to work as intended.

   Mal funcionamiento

   • The plane was delayed due to a technical malfunction.
   • A malfunction in the traffic lights caused a long jam.
   • The doctor said the heart malfunction was temporary.

   Sinónimosbreakdownbugdefecterrorfailurefaultglitch

   Antónimosfunctionoperationperformanceworking

• Verbo que indica que un dispositivo, sistema o máquina no funciona correctamente o no actúa como se esperaba.

A verb used to indicate that a device, system, or machine fails to operate correctly or as intended.

1. Fail to operate correctlyB2formaltechnical

   To fail to function or operate in the intended or expected manner.

   funcionar mal

   • The engine malfunctioned shortly after takeoff.
   • The computer system malfunctioned due to a software bug.
   • The device malfunctioned and stopped responding to commands.

   Sinónimosact upbreakconk outcrashfailgo wrongmisbehave

   Antónimosfunctionoperateperformwork