load capacity

[/loʊd kəˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: load capacities
capacidade de carga
1. The maximum weight or amount of material that a vehicle, structure, or container can safely carry or support
The truck's load capacity is 5 tons.
A capacidade de carga do caminhão é de 5 toneladas.
2. The maximum electrical or mechanical load that a system or device can handle without damage or failure
The elevator's load capacity is 1,500 kilograms.
A capacidade de carga do elevador é de 1.500 quilogramas.
3. In computing, the maximum volume of data or traffic a server or network can process simultaneously
The server's load capacity needs to be increased to handle peak traffic.
A capacidade de carga do servidor precisa ser aumentada para lidar com o tráfego de pico.
This is a technical term widely used in Brazil in logistics, construction, and transportation industries. With the growth of e-commerce and heavy industries in Brazil, understanding load capacity is critical for safety compliance and operational efficiency. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries and industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
carrying capacityweight limitmaximum loadpayload capacitybearing capacity
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimum loadempty capacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
capacidade de carga
standard term used in technical and commercial contexts
São Paulo
capacidade de carga
common in industrial and logistics sectors
Rio de Janeiro
capacidade de carga
used in port and shipping industries
Portugal
capacidade de carga
identical usage; standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

payloadweight limitstructural integritysafe working loadcargobearing strength

Related Idioms & Phrases

exceed the load capacity
within load capacity
push the load capacity to the limit
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