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sobrecarga

[sɔ.bɾə.ˈkaɾ.ɡə]
nounfemininepl: sobrecargas
overload
1. An excessive burden or load beyond the normal or safe capacity
The system experienced an overload during peak hours.
O sistema sofreu uma sobrecarga durante as horas de pico.
2. An additional charge or fee added to a bill
There is an overcharge for expedited shipping.
Há uma sobrecarga para envio acelerado.
3. A state of being overburdened with work or responsibilities
The employee complained about work overload.
O funcionário reclamou sobre a sobrecarga de trabalho.
Synonyms
excessocarga excessivafardopesooneração
Antonyms
alíviodescargaleggerezza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sobrecarga
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sobrecarga
Commonly used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
sobrecarga
Standard usage; also used in electrical and shipping contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar sobrecarregado
causar sobrecarga
sofrer sobrecarga
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