What is the Spanish word for "disability"?

Learn how to say "disability" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

disability

Spanish

discapacidad

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Alternative translations of "disability"

minusvalía
incapacidad
disfunción
invalidéz

Examples of how to use "disability" in Spanish

English
He has a physical disability.
Spanish
Él tiene una discapacidad física.
English
She spoke openly about her disability.
Spanish
Ella habló abiertamente sobre su discapacidad.
English
The park added ramps for disability access.
Spanish
El parque añadió rampas para el acceso por discapacidad.
English
He received support after his disability diagnosis.
Spanish
Él recibió apoyo después de su diagnóstico de discapacidad.
English
Companies must accommodate employees with disability.
Spanish
Las empresas deben acomodar a los empleados con discapacidad.

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