cumbersome equipment

[ˈkʌmbərsəm ɪˈkwɪpmənt]
noun phrasepl: cumbersome equipment (invariable) or cumbersome equipments
equipamento pesado
1. Heavy, bulky, or awkward machinery, tools, or apparatus that is difficult to carry, transport, or use
The cumbersome equipment made it difficult for the rescue team to navigate through the narrow passages.
O equipamento pesado dificultou a navegação da equipe de resgate pelas passagens estreitas.
2. Gear or apparatus that impedes movement or efficiency due to its size or weight
Soldiers complained about the cumbersome equipment they had to carry during the long march.
Os soldados reclamavam do equipamento pesado que tinham de carregar durante a longa marcha.
This phrase is commonly used in military, medical, industrial, and outdoor expedition contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, workplace safety discussions frequently reference 'equipamento pesado' when discussing ergonomic concerns and worker protection regulations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bulky equipmentheavy equipmentunwieldy gearawkward machineryburdensome apparatus
Antonyms / Antônimos
lightweight equipmentportable equipmentcompact gearhandy tools

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipamento pesado
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
equipamento volumoso
Emphasizes bulk rather than weight
São Paulo
equipamento trabalhoso
Sometimes used to emphasize difficulty of handling
Portugal
equipamento incómodo
Portuguese European equivalent; uses 'incómodo' (inconvenient)

Related Words

heavy machineryportable deviceapparatusgeartoolsburdenimpediment

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead weight
a burden to carry
excess baggage
a load to bear
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