physically capable individuals

[FIZ-i-kuh-lee KAY-puh-bul IN-di-VIJ-oo-ulz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
indivíduos fisicamente capazes
1. people who have the physical strength, health, or ability to perform physical tasks or activities without limitation
The program is designed for physically capable individuals who want to participate in advanced athletic training.
O programa é projetado para indivíduos fisicamente capazes que desejam participar de treinamento atlético avançado.
2. persons without physical disabilities or health conditions that would restrict their movement or physical activity
Physically capable individuals were recruited for the demanding manual labor job.
Indivíduos fisicamente capazes foram recrutados para o trabalho manual exigente.
This term is commonly used in formal contexts such as job recruitment, fitness programs, sports organizations, and accessibility discussions in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, there is increasing sensitivity around this terminology, with preference shifting toward more inclusive language that focuses on individual capabilities rather than categorical distinctions between 'capable' and 'disabled' individuals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
able-bodied individualsphysically fit peoplehealthy personspeople in good physical conditionnon-disabled individuals
Antonyms / Antônimos
physically disabled individualspeople with physical limitationsunable-bodied personsphysically impaired individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
indivíduos fisicamente capazes
standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas em bom estado físico
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
indivíduos com capacidade física
technical/professional context
Portugal
indivíduos fisicamente capazes
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal usage

Related Words

physical fitnessable-bodieddisabilityphysical capabilityaccessibilityphysical healthmobility

Related Idioms & Phrases

in good shape
fit as a fiddle
healthy as a horse
up to the task
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