defect in Portuguese
defect in Portuguese is defeito, desertar, trair — defect means a flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
defect in Portuguese
defeito
A fault or malfunction.
desertar
(intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
trair
(intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
What does "defect" mean?
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noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
"The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes."
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verb To abandon one's country, party, or cause, especially to join an opposing one.
"The scientist defected to the West during the Cold War."
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defect in a sentence
- The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes.
- Doctors detected a heart defect at birth.
- The scientist defected to the West during the Cold War.
- Several soldiers defected rather than keep fighting.
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What is "defect" in Portuguese?
"defect" in Portuguese is defeito, desertar, trair. defect means: A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
How do you use "defect" in a sentence?
Example: "The car was recalled because of a defect in the brakes." In Portuguese, "defect" is defeito, desertar, trair.
Are there other ways to say "defect" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "defect": defeito, desertar, trair.
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