load, cargo, charge
1. A quantity of goods or materials that is transported or carried
The truck was carrying a heavy load of merchandise.
O caminhão estava transportando uma carga pesada de mercadorias.
2. The act or process of loading something onto a vehicle or container
The loading of the cargo took several hours.
A carga do navio levou várias horas.
3. An emotional or mental burden or responsibility
He felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.
Ele sentia o peso da carga de responsabilidade.
4. An amount of electrical charge or energy
The battery has a full charge.
A bateria tem uma carga completa.
5. A violent attack or assault (military context)
The cavalry made a fierce charge against the enemy.
A cavalaria fez uma carga feroz contra o inimigo.
NYC Slang
load (as in 'heavy load of merchandise') or 'bag' (metaphorical burden)
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar com carga - to be burdened or stressed
carga pesada - difficult situation or heavy responsibility
carga de trabalho - workload
à carga - charge! (military command)
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