noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural)
deficiências, desvantagens, impedimentos
1. Physical or mental conditions that limit a person's movements, senses, or activities
The athlete competed despite her physical handicaps.
A atleta competiu apesar de suas deficiências físicas.
2. Disadvantages or obstacles that make something more difficult
Starting a business with limited capital is a serious handicap.
Começar um negócio com capital limitado é uma desvantagem séria.
3. In golf, a numerical measure of a player's ability used to equalize competition
His golf handicap is 8.
Seu handicap no golfe é 8.
4. Third person singular verb: to place at a disadvantage
Poor education handicaps students' future opportunities.
A educação deficiente prejudica as oportunidades futuras dos alunos.
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