This is the 4630th most frequent Portuguese word.
defeito
"Defeito" means "defect" or "flaw" in English.
In this sentence, 'defeito' means 'defect' or 'flaw,' referring to an issue or imperfection in the watch's functioning.
O relógio tem um defeito e não está funcionando corretamente.
The watch has a defect and it isn't working properly.
Here, 'defeito' is used figuratively to refer to a character flaw or personal shortcoming.
Seu principal defeito é ser muito impaciente.
His main flaw is being too impatient.
In this case, 'defeito' refers to a physical imperfection, specifically in the car's paint, highlighting the imperfection of a product.