disability
gb/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/ us/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
B1
Inglés
~ 3500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
state
1
A condition that limits abilities
A health problem of the body or mind that makes it hard for someone to do some everyday things.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] has a disability
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'disability' with 'disease'. A disease is an illness, while a disability is a lasting condition that limits activities.
Sinónimos
impairment (More formal and often used in medical or technical contexts; can refer to partial loss of function rather than a complete limitation.)
Antónimos
ability (Refers to the capacity to do something, highlighting the opposite of limitation.)
Colocaciones
living with a disability
|physical disability
|mental disability
|learning disability
|disability rights
Temas
health
|society
|law
|body
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She has a disability that affects her ability to walk.
- The new law improves access for people with disabilities.
- His disability does not stop him from working full-time.
- The charity supports children with learning disabilities.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a disability in his leg.
- She lives with a disability.
- The school helps students with disabilities.
- People with disabilities need good support.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
state
2
Legal disqualification from rights
When the law says someone cannot have certain rights or do certain things.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is under a disability
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with physical or mental disability; here it refers only to legal restrictions.
Sinónimos
disqualification (A broader term for being made ineligible, not limited to legal contexts.)
Antónimos
eligibility (The state of being allowed to do something legally.)
Colocaciones
legal disability
|under a disability
|disability to act
Temas
law
|government
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He was placed under a legal disability after the court ruling.
- Minors are under certain disabilities in contract law.
- The treaty removes trade disabilities between the two nations.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a legal disability and cannot vote.
- Young people have a legal disability to sign contracts.
- The law removed the disability for foreign workers.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
disability
AFI
GB/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
US/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
Sílabas y acento
dis - ab - il - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: disability
- Plural: disabilities, disability
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
disability rights
1/dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
Rights of people with disabilities
The freedoms and protections that people with disabilities should have.
Ejemplos
- The conference focused on advancing disability rights worldwide.
- She campaigns for stronger disability rights laws.
learning disability
1/lˈɚnɪŋ dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Condition affecting learning ability
A problem that makes it harder for someone to learn new things in the usual way.
Ejemplos
- He was diagnosed with a learning disability in reading.
- Schools offer special support for children with learning disabilities.
mental disability
1/mˈɛntəl dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Condition affecting mental functioning
A health problem that makes it hard for someone to think, understand, or remember things normally.
Ejemplos
- He works with adults who have mental disabilities.
- Mental disabilities may require different types of support.
person with a disability
1/pˈɚsən wˈɪθ ə dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Individual who has a disability
A person who has a health problem of the body or mind that makes some activities difficult.
Ejemplos
- The program offers training for every person with a disability.
- As a person with a disability, she advocates for better public transport access.
physical disability
1/fˈɪzɪkəl dˌɪsəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Condition limiting body movement or function
A health problem that makes it hard to move or use the body normally.
Ejemplos
- Her physical disability means she uses a wheelchair.
- Physical disabilities can result from accidents or illness.