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diminished abilities

[dɪˈmɪnɪʃt əˈbɪlɪtiz]
noun phrase
capacidades diminuídas
1. A reduction or decline in physical, mental, or cognitive capabilities or skills
After the stroke, he experienced diminished abilities in his right arm.
Após o acidente vascular cerebral, ele experimentou capacidades diminuídas no braço direito.
2. Legal term referring to reduced mental capacity or competency
The defendant's diminished abilities were considered during sentencing.
As capacidades diminuídas do réu foram consideradas durante a sentença.
Synonyms
reduced capacityimpaired abilitiesdiminished capacityweakened skillscompromised functioning
Antonyms
enhanced abilitiesimproved capacitystrengthened skillsfull capacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidades diminuídas
Standard usage in medical and legal contexts
São Paulo
habilidades reduzidas
Alternative phrasing commonly used in professional settings
Portugal
capacidades diminuídas
Standard European Portuguese terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

not at full strength
below par
operating at reduced capacity
under the weather
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