heypolyglot
Italian

invalido

/inˈva.li.do/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

disabled person

  • a person who has a permanent physical or mental disability
  • a person recognized by law as having reduced working capacity

In a sentence

Questi posti auto sono riservati agli invalidi.

These parking spaces are reserved for people with disabilities.

Mio nonno è riconosciuto come invalido di guerra.

My grandfather is recognized as a disabled war veteran.

La legge garantisce aiuti economici per ogni invalido.

The law guarantees financial assistance for every disabled person.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
invalidomasculine · singular
invalidimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in official or legal contexts ('invalido civile', 'invalido di guerra'). In everyday speech, 'persona con disabilità' is preferred.

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