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heavy workload
[ˈhɛvi ˈwɜrkˌloʊd]
noun phrase
pl: heavy workloads
carga de trabalho pesada
1.
A large amount of work or responsibilities that requires significant time and effort to complete
She has been struggling with a heavy workload at her new job.
Ela tem lutado com uma carga de trabalho pesada em seu novo emprego.
2.
An excessive or burdensome amount of tasks or duties
The heavy workload led to employee burnout.
A carga de trabalho pesada levou ao esgotamento dos funcionários.
NYC Slang
swamped with work
Synonyms
heavy load
excessive workload
demanding schedule
overwhelming tasks
substantial work
Antonyms
light workload
minimal work
easy schedule
manageable tasks
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
carga de trabalho pesada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sobrecarga de trabalho
Also commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
carga pesada de trabalho
Slightly less formal variation
Portugal
carga de trabalho elevada
Preferred usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
buried under work
drowning in deadlines
up to one's neck in work
have one's hands full
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