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“paralysis” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈɾalisis/

Example

¿Desde cuándo tienes parálisis en la mano?

How long have you had paralysis in your hand?

Illustration for parálisis (paralysis)

How to say “paralysis” in Spanish

“Paralysis” in Spanish is parálisis.

A limb that cannot move or feel.

Full entry for parálisis: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with parálisis

Después del accidente, quedó con parálisis en la pierna.

After the accident, he was left with paralysis in the leg.

Tips for using parálisis

  • The noun is feminine (la parálisis) and is often used figuratively, for example parálisis política or parálisis económica, to mean an institution or system unable to act.

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