Inválido (en. Invalid)

/in'βalido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who is unable to carry out physical activities or who has a disability.
The invalid needs assistance to move.
El inválido necesita asistencia para moverse.
That is not valid, lacking legal force, or producing no effect.
The contract is invalid because it was not signed by both parties.
El contrato es inválido porque no fue firmado por ambas partes.

Etymology

From Latin 'invalidus', which means 'without value' or 'weak'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

moral invalid
A person who lacks integrity or ethical capacity.
inválido moral
war invalid
A person who has suffered a disability as a result of a war.
inválido de guerra

Related Words

invalidate
To make something lose its validity.
invalidar
validity
Quality of being valid or having value.
validez

Slang Meanings

A person who is considered less capable or clumsy.
Don't be an invalid, participate in the game.
No seas inválido, participa en el juego.
Refers to someone who cannot do something due to a lack of skill.
That guy is an invalid in the math race.
Ese tipo es un inválido en la carrera de matemáticas.