What is the Spanish word for "paralysis"?

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

English

paralysis

Spanish

parálisis

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Examples of how to use "paralysis" in Spanish

English
The accident caused paralysis in his legs.
Spanish
El accidente causó parálisis en sus piernas.
English
He experienced sudden paralysis after the accident.
Spanish
Experimentó una parálisis repentina después del accidente.
English
Fear can cause a kind of paralysis in decision-making.
Spanish
El miedo puede causar una especie de parálisis en la toma de decisiones.
English
The doctor explained the causes of paralysis calmly.
Spanish
El médico explicó las causas de la parálisis con calma.
English
Her paralysis affected movement on the right side.
Spanish
Su parálisis afectó el movimiento del lado derecho.

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The accident caused paralysis in his legs.

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