What is the Spanish word for "handicap"?

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

English

handicap

Spanish

discapacidad

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Alternative translations of "handicap"

desventaja
obstáculo

Examples of how to use "handicap" in Spanish

English
His lack of experience is a major handicap.
Spanish
Su falta de experiencia es una gran desventaja.
English
His disability is not a handicap.
Spanish
Su discapacidad no es una discapacidad.
English
They adapted the classroom for handicap access.
Spanish
Adaptaron el aula para el acceso de personas con discapacidad.
English
A good attitude reduces any handicap.
Spanish
Una buena actitud reduce cualquier desventaja.
English
He plays golf with a handicap.
Spanish
Juega al golf con un hándicap.

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His lack of experience is a major handicap.

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