burden

[/ˈbɜːrdən/]

noun/verbpl: burdens

fardo, carga, peso

1. A heavy or bulky thing that is difficult to carry; a load

The porter carried a heavy burden up the stairs.

O carregador levava um fardo pesado pelas escadas.

2. A duty or responsibility that is emotionally difficult to bear

The burden of caring for elderly parents fell on her shoulders.

O peso de cuidar dos pais idosos recaiu sobre seus ombros.

3. Something that causes worry, stress, or difficulty

Financial burdens can affect mental health.

Os fardos financeiros podem afetar a saúde mental.

4. (verb) To load with a burden; to encumber

Don't burden yourself with unnecessary worries.

Não se carregue com preocupações desnecessárias.

5. (verb) To impose a duty or responsibility on someone

I don't want to burden you with my problems.

Não quero sobrecarregá-lo com meus problemas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

fardo, carga, peso

Most commonly used terms; 'fardo' emphasizes physical load, 'carga' is versatile

Rio de Janeiro

fardo, peso

Casual usage; may use 'peso' metaphorically for emotional burden

São Paulo

fardo, carga, encargo

'Encargo' used in more formal/business contexts

Portugal

fardo, encargo, peso

'Encargo' more prevalent in Portuguese Portuguese; 'fardo' for physical loads

burden of proof - a responsabilidade de provar algo

beast of burden - animal de carga

shoulder the burden - assumir a responsabilidade

carry a heavy burden - carregar um fardo pesado

lighten the burden - aliviar o fardo

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