paralyzed

[/ˈpærəlaɪzd/]
adjective
paralisado
1. unable to move or feel all or part of the body as a result of illness, injury, or fear
After the accident, he was paralyzed from the waist down.
Após o acidente, ele ficou paralisado da cintura para baixo.
2. unable to act or function normally; frozen with fear or emotion
She was paralyzed by anxiety during the presentation.
Ela estava paralisada pela ansiedade durante a apresentação.
3. immobilized or brought to a standstill
The city was paralyzed by the heavy snowstorm.
A cidade foi paralisada pela nevasca pesada.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'paralyzed' is commonly used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological states, not just physical immobility. In Brazil, it's often used to describe societal or infrastructure shutdowns during strikes or disasters. The term carries significant weight when discussing disabilities and accessibility rights in both cultures.
NYC Slang
froze up, locked up, couldn't move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immobilizedincapacitateddisabledfrozenhelplesscrippled
Antonyms / Antônimos
mobileactivefunctionalable-bodiedcapable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paralisado
standard usage for both medical and emotional paralysis
São Paulo
paralisado
common usage; may also use 'travado' colloquially for frozen with fear
Rio de Janeiro
paralisado
standard usage; sometimes 'apagado' used for emotional paralysis in slang
Portugal
paralisado
identical usage to Brazil; also 'imobilizado' as alternative

Related Words

paralyzeparalysisparalyzingspinal corddisability

Related Idioms & Phrases

paralyzed with fear
paralyzed by indecision
brought to a standstill
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