English–Spanish
“disability” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/imbaliˈðeθ/
Example
Después del accidente quedó con invalidez total.
After the accident he was left with total disability.
How to say “disability” in Spanish
“Disability” in Spanish is invalidez.
Condition of reduced physical or mental capacity that impairs everyday activities.
Example sentences with invalidez
Presentó el certificado de invalidez para solicitar la pensión.
They submitted the disability certificate to apply for the pension.
Tips for using invalidez
- The adjective is written inválido with an accent while the noun is invalidez without an accent, and everyday Spanish often prefers persona con discapacidad rather than calling someone inválido.
Other Spanish words for “disability”
Tras el accidente, su incapacidad para caminar fue evidente.
After the accident, it was clear that he had a walking disability.
En la escuela hay ayudas para estudiantes con discapacidad.
There is support at school for students with disabilities.