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handicap

[/ˈhændɪkæp/]
noun/verbpl: handicaps
desvantagem; deficiência; incapacidade
1. A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
He was born with a hearing handicap.
Ele nasceu com uma deficiência auditiva.
2. A disadvantage or difficulty that makes success less likely
Lack of experience is a handicap in this job.
A falta de experiência é uma desvantagem neste trabalho.
3. In sports, a system in which players of different abilities are given advantages or disadvantages to make competition fair
In golf, players receive a handicap based on their skill level.
No golfe, os jogadores recebem um handicap baseado no seu nível de habilidade.
4. To place at a disadvantage; to hinder or obstruct
Poor planning handicapped the project from the start.
O planejamento inadequado prejudicou o projeto desde o início.
NYC Slang
handicap / a disadvantage that holds you back
Synonyms
disabilityimpairmentdisadvantagedrawbackobstacleimpediment
Antonyms
advantagebenefitassetability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deficiência; desvantagem
Most common usage in both contexts
São Paulo
handicap
Often used untranslated in sports contexts
Portugal
deficiência; incapacidade
Preference for Portuguese terms over English loanword
Rio de Janeiro
handicap
Loanword commonly used in sports betting and golf

Related Idioms & Phrases

overcome a handicap
handicap someone
labor under a handicap
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