La sobrecarga
Example: La sobrecarga eléctrica dañó varios componentes del sistema.
Definition
"La sobrecarga" refers to the condition in engineering where a system, device, or component is subjected to an electrical load exceeding its designed capacity, potentially causing damage or failure, as in the example of electrical overload damaging system components.
Etymology
The term "la sobrecarga" comes from the Spanish words "sobre," meaning over or above, and "carga," meaning load. It literally means 'overload,' describing a situation where the load surpasses normal limits. Did you know it is commonly used in engineering to warn about excess electrical or mechanical stress?
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"La sobrecarga" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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