additional capacity

[/əˈdɪʃənəl kəˈpæsɪti/]
noun phrasepl: additional capacities
capacidade adicional
1. Extra or supplementary ability to produce, hold, accommodate, or perform beyond current levels
The factory has additional capacity to increase production by 30% next year.
A fábrica tem capacidade adicional para aumentar a produção em 30% no próximo ano.
2. Extra space, resources, or capability that is available but not currently being used
We need to invest in additional capacity to handle peak season demands.
Precisamos investir em capacidade adicional para atender à demanda da alta temporada.
3. Surplus capability in infrastructure, personnel, or systems
The server has additional capacity to support more concurrent users.
O servidor tem capacidade adicional para suportar mais usuários simultâneos.
This term is widely used in Brazilian business, manufacturing, and technology sectors. In Brazil, companies frequently discuss 'capacidade adicional' during expansion planning and growth strategies. The term is more formal in Portugal (capacidade suplementar) but maintains the same business-oriented usage across Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extra capacitysurplus capacityreserve capacitysupplementary capacityspare capacity
Antonyms / Antônimos
full capacitylimited capacityreduced capacityshortage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade adicional
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
capacidade extra
Alternative colloquial form used in business environments
Portugal
capacidade suplementar
Formal/technical alternative preferred in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade a mais
Informal variation common in spoken language

Related Words

capacity utilizationproduction capacityscalabilityexpansioninfrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

room to grow
headroom
slack capacity
reserve capacity in the tank
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