Significado
disability, disadvantage
- a physical or mental disability
- a disadvantage or obstacle that hinders progress
En una frase
Non conoscere l'inglese rappresenta un grave handicap nel lavoro moderno.
Not knowing English represents a major disadvantage in modern work.
L'atleta ha superato il proprio handicap vincendo la medaglia d'oro.
The athlete overcame his disability by winning the gold medal.
Questo ritardo iniziale non costituisce un handicap insuperabile per noi.
This initial delay does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for us.
Formas de la palabra (3)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| handicap | masculine · singular |
| handicap | masculine · plural |
| handicap | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Invariable loanword from English; masculine singular and plural remain 'handicap'.
- In modern Italian, 'disabilità' is preferred when referring respectfully to people.