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Spanish word
incapacidad
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkapaθiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noundisability
Example
Tras el accidente, su incapacidad para caminar fue evidente.
After the accident, it was clear that he had a walking disability.
More examples
Su incapacidad laboral le impidió volver al puesto después del accidente.
His occupational disability prevented him from returning to his position after the accident.
Core concept
Temporary or permanent inability to carry out an action because of physical, technical, or legal reasons.
Common phrases
incapacidad para trabajar
inability to work
incapacidad temporal
temporary incapacity
incapacidad laboral
occupational disability
Similar words
discapacidad: Persistent physical or mental impairment that hinders everyday activities.
imposibilidad: External conditions or circumstances that make an action impossible.
limitación: A reduced range of ability or options that restricts what can be done.
dificultad: A difficulty or obstacle that makes performing an action hard.
Definition in Spanish
Carencia de capacidad o aptitud para llevar a cabo algo, temporal o permanente, por razones físicas, técnicas o legales.
Word origin
It comes from Latin in- 'not' plus capacitās 'capacity', and Spanish -dad forms a noun meaning the state of lacking capacity.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, incapacidad commonly names a factual or formal inability in medical or legal contexts, while incompetencia names lack of skill, so English equivalents vary by context.