What is the Portuguese word for "helplessness"?

Learn how to say "helplessness" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

helplessness

Portuguese

impotência

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Examples of how to use "helplessness" in Portuguese

English
A feeling of complete helplessness overcame her.
Portuguese
Um sentimento de completa impotência a dominou.
English
She felt sudden helplessness during the storm.
Portuguese
Ela sentiu uma impotência repentina durante a tempestade.
English
His helplessness was clear to everyone nearby.
Portuguese
A impotência dele era clara para todos ao redor.
English
The puppy's helplessness made her want to help.
Portuguese
A impotência do filhote a fez querer ajudar.
English
They discussed feelings of helplessness after the news.
Portuguese
Eles discutiram sentimentos de impotência após a notícia.
English
Helplessness can motivate people to ask for help.
Portuguese
A impotência pode motivar as pessoas a pedir ajuda.

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A feeling of complete helplessness overcame her.

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