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disabled

[/dɪˈseɪbəld/]
adjective
deficiente
1. Having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
She is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
Ela é deficiente e usa uma cadeira de rodas.
2. Not able to work or function normally due to injury or illness
He became disabled after the accident.
Ele ficou incapacitado após o acidente.
3. Made inoperative or unable to function
The security system was disabled by the thieves.
O sistema de segurança foi desativado pelos ladrões.
Synonyms
incapacitatedimpairedhandicappedunable
Antonyms
able-bodiedenabledfunctionalcapable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deficiente; incapacitado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
deficiente; pessoa com deficiência
Modern inclusive term preferred
Rio de Janeiro
deficiente
Standard usage
Portugal
deficiente; incapacitado
European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

disabled person
disabled access
disabled parking
disabled veteran
differently abled (euphemistic alternative)
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