1. The diminishment or removal of ability to perform functions, make decisions, or exercise rights
The accident resulted in a loss of capacity to work.
O acidente resultou em perda de capacidade para trabalhar.
2. Legal or medical condition where a person is deemed unable to manage their own affairs
The court declared a loss of capacity due to dementia.
O tribunal declarou perda de capacidade devido à demência.
3. Reduction in physical or mental ability to perform tasks
Age-related loss of capacity affects many elderly individuals.
A perda de capacidade relacionada à idade afeta muitos idosos.