Incapacidad (en. Inability)

/inkaθipaˈðɪð/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Situation of being unable to perform certain physical or mental activities.

His incapacity to walk is due to an accident.

Su incapacidad para caminar se debe a un accidente.

Condition of not being able to exercise a right or fulfill an obligation.

The legal incapacity of minors limits their decisions.

La incapacidad legal de los menores limita sus decisiones.

Lack of skill or ability to do something.

His incapacity to solve mathematical problems is notable.

Su incapacidad para resolver problemas matemáticos es notable.

Derives from the Latin 'incapacitas', where 'in-' indicates negation and 'capacitas' refers to capacity.

temporary incapacity

Condition of being incapacitated for a limited time.

incapacidad temporal

permanent incapacity

Situation of incapacity that is lasting and irreversible.

incapacidad permanente

incapable

One who does not have the ability to do something.

incapaz

disability

Condition of a person who has a physical or mental limitation.

discapacidad

Not being able to do something due to a limitation.

I can't go out for a run today, I have incapacity due to pain.

No puedo salir a correr hoy, tengo incapacidad por el dolor.

Being in a situation of not being fit for work.

I can't work this week, I have incapacity due to illness.

No puedo trabajar esta semana, tengo incapacidad por enfermedad.