load bearing

[/ˈloʊd ˈbɛrɪŋ/]
adjective
estrutural / de carga / portante
1. capable of supporting the weight of a structure or load; designed to carry weight
The load bearing wall cannot be removed without proper structural support.
A parede estrutural não pode ser removida sem apoio estrutural adequado.
2. in construction, referring to structural elements that carry weight from above
Load bearing columns are essential to the building's integrity.
As colunas estruturais são essenciais para a integridade do edifício.
This is primarily a technical architectural and construction term used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's essential terminology for construction professionals and building codes. The term appears frequently in renovation and architectural discussions, particularly when discussing whether walls can be removed or modified in residential properties.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
structuralweight-supportingload-carryingsupportingreinforced
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-structuraldecorativenon-supportingpartition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutural / de carga
Most common usage in construction and architecture
São Paulo
parede portante / parede estrutural
Technical construction terminology
Portugal
estrutural / portante
Portuguese technical construction standard terminology

Related Words

structural engineerfoundationsupport beamreinforcementcompressionstructural integrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

load bearing capacity
load bearing structure
load bearing wall
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