Italian Phrase
Non sovraccaricare le prese elettriche.
Meaning
It is a safety warning meaning 'Do not overload electrical outlets.' It advises against plugging too many devices into a single socket, which can cause overheating or fire hazards.
When to use
Use this phrase in safety instructions, home‑maintenance guides, or when reminding someone about proper electrical usage in a household or workplace.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nonsovraccaricarelepreseelettriche
Non (negation)
The adverb 'Non' negates the verb and is placed directly before it.
sovraccaricare (verb)
Infinitive verb meaning 'to overload' or 'to overcharge'.
le (definite article)
Plural feminine article that agrees with 'prese'.
prese (noun)
Plural of 'presa', meaning 'socket' or 'outlet'.
elettriche (adjective)
Feminine plural adjective meaning 'electric', agreeing with 'prese'.
🗨In Conversation
Posso collegare tutti questi caricabatterie alla stessa presa?
Can I plug all these chargers into the same outlet?
No, non sovraccaricare le prese elettriche.
No, don't overload the electrical outlets.
✕Common Mistakes
Non caricare le prese elettriche.
Using 'caricare' changes the meaning to 'charge' rather than 'overload'.
Non sovraccaricare le prese.
Missing the article 'elettriche' makes the phrase less specific.
↔Alternatives
Evita di sovraccaricare le prese elettriche.
Avoid overloading the electrical outlets.
Non mettere troppi apparecchi in una sola presa.
Don't put too many devices into a single outlet.
Cultural Tip
In Italy most household sockets are rated for 10 A. Overloading them is a common cause of short circuits and fires, so the warning is taken very seriously in homes, schools, and workplaces.