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    Paralítico (en. Paralytic)

    /paɾaˈlítiko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who suffers from paralysis.
    The paralytic needs help to move.
    El paralítico necesita ayuda para desplazarse.
    Refers to the condition of being paralyzed.
    She has been paralyzed since the accident.
    Ella es paralítica desde el accidente.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'paralytikos', which means 'that produces paralysis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wheelchair-bound paralytic
    A person who uses a wheelchair as a consequence of their paralysis.
    paralítico en silla de ruedas
    cerebral palsy
    A person with paralysis due to brain damage.
    paralítico cerebral

    Related Words

    paralysis
    Loss of motor function in a part of the body.
    parálisis
    disability
    A condition that limits one or more activities in daily life.
    discapacidad
    wheelchair
    A seat mounted on wheels, used by people with difficulty walking.
    silla de ruedas

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, it may refer to someone who is very still or inactive.
    Don't be a paralytic, move a little.
    No hagas el paralítico, mueve un poco.