Paralizado (en. Paralyzed)

/paɾa.liˈθaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That is hindered from moving or acting.

Example Sentence: The car was paralyzed in the middle of the road.

El coche quedó paralizado en medio de la carretera.

Definition: That is in a state of inactivity or broken down.

Example Sentence: The project is paralyzed due to lack of funds.

El proyecto está paralizado por falta de fondos.

Definition: That has been affected by a condition that limits movement.

Example Sentence: The patient is paralyzed from the waist down.

El paciente está paralizado de la cintura hacia abajo.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'paralyze', which comes from the Greek 'paralyein', meaning 'to destroy' or 'to affect'.

Common Phrase: to be paralyzed

Common Phrase Meaning: To be in a state of inactivity or incapacity.

estar paralizado

Common Phrase: paralyzed by fear

Common Phrase Meaning: Unable to act due to intense fear.

paralizado por el miedo

Common Phrase: paralyzed economy

Common Phrase Meaning: Economy that is not functioning or recovering.

economía paralizada

Related Word: paralysis

Related Word Description: Act or effect of paralyzing.

paralización

Related Word: paralysis

Related Word Description: Loss of mobility in part of the body.

parálisis

Related Word: immobility

Related Word Description: Condition of being immobile.

inmovilidad

Slang Meaning: To be very scared and unable to do anything.

Slang Example: When he saw the accident, he was paralyzed.

Cuando vio el accidente, se quedó paralizado.

Slang Meaning: To feel overwhelmed and unable to react.

Slang Example: Upon receiving the news, I felt paralyzed.

Al recibir la noticia, me sentí paralizado.