Spanish Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Spanish word
invalidez
Pronunciation
IPA/imbaliˈðeθ/
Meaning
- feminine noundisability
Example
Después del accidente quedó con invalidez total.
After the accident he was left with total disability.
More examples
Presentó el certificado de invalidez para solicitar la pensión.
They submitted the disability certificate to apply for the pension.
Core concept
Condition of reduced physical or mental capacity that impairs everyday activities.
Common phrases
certificado de invalidez
disability certificate
pensión por invalidez
disability pension
sufrir invalidez
suffer disability
Similar words
discapacidad: Long-term physical or mental limitation that reduces participation in everyday activities.
secuela: Persisting problem left by an illness or injury that causes ongoing symptoms or impairment.
incapacidad: Lack of ability to perform a specific task, role, or work requirement.
Definition in Spanish
Situación en la que se reduce la capacidad física o mental de una persona, impidiendo o dificultando la realización de actividades cotidianas.
Word origin
The noun comes from the adjective inválido plus the nominal suffix -ez and ultimately from Latin invalidus (in- 'not' + validus 'strong'), indicating a state of lacking ability.
Usage tips
- 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.