1. A strong, pronounced accent that is noticeably different from the standard or native accent of a region, making speech sound distinctly foreign or regional
He spoke English with a heavy accent, making it difficult for some people to understand him.
Ele falava inglês com um sotaque carregado, o que dificultava a compreensão de algumas pessoas.
2. A marked manner of pronunciation characteristic of a particular place, region, or country
Her heavy accent revealed that she was originally from the countryside.
O seu sotaque carregado revelava que ela era originária do interior.