Meaning
paralysis; standstill
- loss of the ability to move in part or all of the body
- a state of complete inactivity, standstill, or deadlock
In a sentence
L'incidente in autostrada ha causato una paralisi totale del traffico.
The highway accident caused total traffic gridlock.
La terapia ha evitato che la paralisi peggiorasse ulteriormente.
The therapy prevented the paralysis from worsening further.
La crisi di governo ha provocato una pericolosa paralisi economica.
The government crisis caused a dangerous economic standstill.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paralisi | feminine · singular |
| paralisi | feminine · plural |
| paralisi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable feminine noun: plural form is also 'paralisi'.
- Frequently used metaphorically for traffic ('paralisi del traffico') or political deadlock.