able-bodied individuals
[/ˈeɪbəl ˈbɑːdid ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrasepl: able-bodied individuals
indivíduos fisicamente aptos
1. People who are physically fit and capable of performing physical tasks without significant limitations or disabilities
The job requires able-bodied individuals who can lift heavy equipment.
O trabalho requer indivíduos fisicamente aptos que possam carregar equipamentos pesados.
2. Persons without physical or mental disabilities that would prevent them from working or performing daily activities
The organization provides employment opportunities for both able-bodied individuals and those with disabilities.
A organização oferece oportunidades de emprego para indivíduos fisicamente aptos e também para pessoas com deficiências.
The term 'able-bodied' is increasingly recognized as potentially problematic in both English and Portuguese-speaking contexts, as it can reinforce stigma against disabled individuals. Modern usage often prefers 'non-disabled individuals' or 'people without disabilities.' In Brazil, discussions about disability inclusion (inclusão de pessoas com deficiência) have raised awareness about this terminology. The concept relates to broader discussions of accessibility and equal rights movements in both American and Brazilian societies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
able-bodied privilege - the societal advantages held by those without disabilities
able-bodied and willing - physically capable and ready to work
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