This is the 12402nd most frequent Portuguese word.
sobrecargas
"Sobrecargas" means "overloads" in English.
Here, 'sobrecargas' refers to excessive loads or pressures, specifically in an electrical system, emphasizing its technical usage in engineering contexts.
As sobrecargas no sistema elétrico podem causar danos aos equipamentos.
Overloads in the electrical system can cause damage to the equipment.
In this sentence, 'sobrecargas' metaphorically denotes the excessive burden or workload experienced, demonstrating its application in describing human stress or effort.
Ele sente as sobrecargas de trabalho no final do semestre.
He feels the work overloads at the end of the semester.
Here, 'sobrecargas' refers to the physical loads exerted on the bridge due to traffic, showing its use in an architectural or engineering context.