reduced load

[/rɪˈdjuːst loʊd/]
nounpl: reduced loads
carga reduzida
1. A decreased amount of weight, work, responsibility, or demand placed on a person, system, or object
The patient was advised to maintain a reduced load on the injured leg during recovery.
O paciente foi aconselhado a manter uma carga reduzida na perna lesionada durante a recuperação.
2. In engineering and construction, a lessened structural or mechanical burden
The bridge was designed to handle a reduced load during maintenance operations.
A ponte foi projetada para suportar uma carga reduzida durante operações de manutenção.
3. In employment, a decreased work schedule or workload
She requested a reduced load after returning from maternity leave.
Ela solicitou uma carga reduzida após retornar da licença maternidade.
In Brazilian labor law, 'carga reduzida' or 'jornada reduzida' (reduced working hours) is a legally recognized accommodation for employees with health conditions, disabilities, or caregiving responsibilities. This is commonly used in discussions about worker rights and accommodations in the workplace.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lighter loaddecreased loaddiminished loadlightened burdenpartial load
Antonyms / Antônimos
full loadmaximum loadincreased loadheavy load

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carga reduzida
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carga reduzida / trabalho reduzido
Both terms used interchangeably in labor contexts
São Paulo
carga reduzida / jornada reduzida
'Jornada reduzida' more common in workplace discussions
Portugal
carga reduzida / carga diminuída
Both acceptable; slightly more formal register

Related Words

workloadcapacityburdenweightstressstrain

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it easy
lighten the load
ease the burden
cut back on work
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