This is the 12611th most frequent Portuguese word.
toneladas
"Toneladas" means "tons," a unit of weight measurement.
In this sentence, 'toneladas' refers to a unit of weight measurement, specifically metric tons, indicating large quantities of cargo being shipped.
O navio transporta toneladas de carga todos os meses.
The ship transports tons of cargo every month.
Here, 'toneladas' is used figuratively to refer to a very large amount of work, not tied to physical measurement.
Ela tem toneladas de trabalho para fazer hoje.
She has tons of work to do today.
This usage of 'toneladas' metaphorically emphasizes the significant and abundant joy experienced by the attendees.