handicap in Spanish
handicap in Spanish is minusvalía, hándicap, discapacidad — handicap means a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
handicap in Spanish
minusvalía
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
hándicap
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
discapacidad
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
ventaja
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
ventaje
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
minusvalía
(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
discapacidad
(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
hándicap
A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
What does "handicap" mean?
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noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
"The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap."
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noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
"Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip."
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noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
"She plays off a handicap of 12 in golf."
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verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.
"The injury handicapped his chances of winning the race."
handicap in a sentence
- The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap.
- Despite his handicap, he became a champion swimmer.
- Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip.
- Lack of funding proved a serious handicap for the small charity.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "handicap" in Spanish?
"handicap" in Spanish is minusvalía, hándicap, discapacidad. handicap means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
How do you use "handicap" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap." In Spanish, "handicap" is minusvalía, hándicap, discapacidad.
Are there other ways to say "handicap" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "handicap": minusvalía, hándicap, discapacidad, ventaja, ventaje.
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