Glitches Meaning in English

word · lemma: glitch

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Definition

Glitches are small problems or temporary faults, especially in technology, machines, or systems.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for computers, software, or electronics. Less severe than 'malfunction' or 'breakdown.' Can also refer to odd or unexpected errors in video games or digital equipment. Informal term; not used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: fallos - errores técnicos - fallas pequeñas
• Portuguese (BR): falhas - defeitos técnicos - problemas pequenos
• Portuguese (PT): falhas - erros técnicos - pequenos problemas
• Chinese (Simplified): 故障 - 小问题 - 技术故障
• Chinese (Traditional): 故障 - 小問題 - 技術故障
• Hindi: गड़बड़ियाँ - तकनीकी समस्याएँ
• Arabic: أعطال - مشكلات فنية صغيرة
• Bengali: বাগ - ত্রুটি (প্রযুক্তি সংক্রান্ত)
• Russian: сбои - глюки
• Japanese: 不具合 - バグ
• Vietnamese: trục trặc - lỗi nhỏ
• Korean: 오류 - 버그
• Turkish: aksaklık - hata (teknik)
• Urdu: خلل - چھوٹا مسئلہ
• Indonesian: gangguan - bug - kesalahan kecil

Example Sentences

We had some glitches during the presentation.

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The game had a few glitches after the update.

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Sometimes there are glitches with the internet connection.

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Small glitches like these usually fix themselves.

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Sorry about the weird glitches on your screen—it should be fine soon.

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The website kept having glitches, so I couldn't finish my order.

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