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    Sobrecarga (en. Overload)

    [so-bre-kár-ga]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Load that exceeds the normal capacity of something.
    The overload of the electrical system caused a short circuit.
    La sobrecarga del sistema eléctrico provocó un cortocircuito.
    Situation in which additional responsibilities or tasks are imposed.
    The employee complained about the work overload.
    El empleado se quejó de la sobrecarga de trabajo.
    Excess weight or load in a means of transport.
    The overload of the truck was detected during the inspection.
    La sobrecarga del camión fue detectada durante la revisión.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'over-' which indicates excess, and 'load', which refers to the action of loading.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional overload
    Excess of emotions that can cause stress or anxiety.
    sobrecarga emocional
    work overload
    Excess of tasks or responsibilities assigned at work.
    sobrecarga laboral
    energy overload
    Situation in which the demand for energy exceeds the capacity of the system.
    sobrecarga de energía

    Related Words

    load
    Action of loading or the weight that is transported.
    carga
    stress
    Organism's reaction to an excess of demand or requirement.
    estrés
    overweight
    Excess weight on a person or an object.
    sobrepeso

    Slang Meanings

    Excess of tasks that causes extreme tiredness.
    I am totally overloaded with this project, I can't take it anymore.
    Estoy en una sobrecarga total con este proyecto, no puedo más.
    When there is too much pressure in daily life.
    I feel an emotional overload from all the things I have to do.
    Me siento en una sobrecarga emocional por todas las cosas que tengo que hacer.