sustantivo (noun)
/sobreˈkaɾɣa/
"Sobrecarga" is a noun that refers to an excessive load or burden placed on something. It can be used in various contexts, including physical load in engineering, financial load in economics, or even metaphorical load in everyday life. The term is commonly used in both oral speech and written contexts, particularly in technical and legal discussions.
The term is relatively common in technical, engineering, and financial contexts, while its use in casual conversation may be less frequent.
La sobrecarga en el sistema eléctrico causó un apagón.
(The overload in the electrical system caused a blackout.)
La empresa registró una sobrecarga de trabajo durante la semana pasada.
(The company recorded an overburden of work during the past week.)
Es importante evitar la sobrecarga de la estructura para garantizar su estabilidad.
(It is important to avoid the overloading of the structure to ensure its stability.)
The term "sobrecarga" can be found in several idiomatic expressions and related phrases, often indicating a situation of being overwhelmed or overburdened.
"Muchos trabajadores viven con sobrecarga debido a las altas exigencias laborales."
(Many workers live with an overload due to high job demands.)
Sobrecarga emocional
"Ella experimentó una sobrecarga emocional después de la pérdida."
(She experienced an emotional overload after the loss.)
Sobrecarga de estrés
"La sobrecarga de estrés puede afectar seriamente la salud."
(An overload of stress can seriously affect health.)
Cargar con una sobrecarga
"No es bueno cargar con una sobrecarga que te impida disfrutar de la vida."
(It's not good to carry an overload that prevents you from enjoying life.)
Sufrir de sobrecarga
The word "sobrecarga" is derived from the Spanish prefix "sobre-" meaning "over" or "above," and "carga," which means "load" or "burden." The combination of these elements conveys the idea of a load that exceeds the normal capacity.