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desabilitar — meaning in English

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English meaning

disable verb To take away someone's ability to do something, especially by injuring them.

Senses

desabilitar is used for these senses in English:

disable (transitive) To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
disable (chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

disable — full definition

verb To take away someone's ability to do something, especially by injuring them.
verb To turn off or deactivate a function, especially on a device or system.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

aleijar incapacitar desativar desligar