What is the Spanish word for "defective"?

Learn how to say "defective" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

defective

Spanish

defectuoso

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Alternative translations of "defective"

deficiente
fallido
defectivo

Examples of how to use "defective" in Spanish

English
This product is defective and must be returned.
Spanish
Este producto está defectuoso y debe ser devuelto.
English
The toy was returned because it was defective.
Spanish
El juguete fue devuelto porque estaba defectuoso.
English
She noticed the defective button on her coat.
Spanish
Ella notó el botón defectuoso en su abrigo.
English
They sent a defective phone for repair yesterday.
Spanish
Enviaron un teléfono defectuoso para reparación ayer.
English
A defective wire caused the lamp to flicker.
Spanish
Un cable defectuoso hizo que la lámpara parpadease.

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