Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
inhabilitar
Pronunciation
IPA/inaβiliˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdisable
Example
El banco puede inhabilitar tu tarjeta por motivos de seguridad.
The bank may disable your card for security reasons.
More examples
La plataforma puede inhabilitar una cuenta temporalmente por sospecha de fraude.
The platform can disable an account temporarily on suspicion of fraud.
Core concept
Padlock on an ID card.
Common phrases
inhabilitar una cuenta
disable an account
inhabilitar temporalmente
disable temporarily
Similar words
bloquear: Prevents access or use by creating a physical or digital block that stops entry or operations.
desactivar: Stops a device or feature from operating so it cannot be used until reactivated.
deshabilitar: Disables a specific setting or component so a particular feature becomes unavailable.
Definition in Spanish
Quitar o negar la validez o el permiso de uso de algo, o privar a una persona del derecho, cargo o función.
Word origin
From the negative prefix in- plus habilitar, with habilitar from Latin habilis meaning able, so the verb denotes making something not able.
Usage tips
- A formal/legal verb often used to revoke rights or disqualify someone; for everyday cases like a card or account speakers commonly use bloquear or desactivar instead.