Parálisis (en. Paralysis)

[paˈɾalisis]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Impotence or incapacity to perform voluntary movement in the body.

Facial paralysis made it difficult for him to speak clearly.

La parálisis facial le dificultó hablar claramente.

Situation in which the activity of something, such as an organization or service, is halted.

The paralysis of negotiations caused a stalemate in the agreement.

La parálisis de las negociaciones provocó un estancamiento en el acuerdo.

Emotional state of immobility or lack of action in the face of a decision.

He suffered an emotional paralysis when faced with the difficult choice.

Sufrió una parálisis emocional al enfrentarse a la difícil elección.

It comes from the Greek 'paralysis', which means 'impotence, incapacity'.

cerebral palsy

Neurological disorder that affects movement and coordination.

parálisis cerebral

economic paralysis

Situation in which the economy comes to a standstill or grows very slowly.

parálisis de la economía

sleep paralysis

Sleep disorder characterized by the inability to move upon waking or while asleep.

parálisis del sueño

paresis

Weakness or decrease in muscle strength that causes reduced movement.

paresia

immobility

State of being unable to move or being paralyzed.

inmovilidad

imbalance

Lack of stability that can lead to physical instability.

desequilibrio

Decision paralysis

When he doesn't know what to choose, he is stuck in decision paralysis.

Cuando no sabe qué elegir, se queda en una parálisis de decisiones.

Analysis paralysis

Sometimes, analysis paralysis prevents us from taking action on our projects.

A veces, la parálisis por análisis hace que no tomemos acción en nuestros proyectos.