impaired ability
[ɪmˈpɛərd əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: impaired abilities
capacidade prejudicada / habilidade comprometida
1. A reduced or weakened capacity to perform a physical, mental, or cognitive function due to injury, illness, disability, or other factors
The patient's impaired ability to walk required the use of a wheelchair.
A capacidade prejudicada do paciente em caminhar exigiu o uso de uma cadeira de rodas.
2. A legal or medical condition where someone cannot fully execute a skill or function they previously had or should have
Alcohol consumption led to an impaired ability to drive safely.
O consumo de álcool resultou em capacidade prejudicada de dirigir com segurança.
3. In medical or disability contexts, a functional limitation affecting daily activities or professional performance
Hearing loss resulted in an impaired ability to communicate in group settings.
A perda auditiva resultou em habilidade comprometida para se comunicar em ambientes grupais.
In Brazil, 'impaired ability' is commonly discussed in medical, legal, and social welfare contexts, particularly regarding disability rights and workplace accommodations. In the USA, this term is frequently used in healthcare, DUI/DWI contexts (impaired driving), and disability law. The Portuguese translation varies slightly between Brazil and Portugal, with Portugal favoring more formal medical terminology.
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