nounfemininepl: impotências
impotence
1. Lack of power, strength, or ability to do something; helplessness
The impotence of the government to control inflation was evident.
A impotência do governo em controlar a inflação era evidente.
2. Medical condition: inability to achieve or maintain sexual function, particularly erectile dysfunction in males
The patient sought treatment for erectile impotence.
O paciente procurou tratamento para impotência erétil.
3. Ineffectiveness or inability to produce desired results
The impotence of the law to prevent crime is a recurring problem.
A impotência da lei em prevenir o crime é um problema recorrente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
impotência de vontade - lack of willpower
impotência política - political powerlessness
demonstrar impotência - to show one's helplessness
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