disability

discapacidad

Condición física o mental que puede dificultar algunas actividades, especialmente sin el apoyo adecuado.

En inglés sencillo: A physical or mental condition that can make some activities harder, especially without suitable support.

• He has a physical disability.
• The school supports children with learning disabilities.
• Her disability affects how far she can walk.

Sinónimos: impairment

Expresiones frecuentes: physical disability, learning disability, disability support

discapacidad

Estado de quien vive con una condición física o mental que limita algunas actividades.

En inglés sencillo: The state of living with a physical or mental condition that limits some activities.

• Disability should not prevent access to education.
• The law protects against discrimination based on disability.
• They campaign for disability rights.

Sinónimos: disabledness, incapacity

Expresiones frecuentes: disability rights, disability discrimination, disability awareness

pensión por discapacidad

Dinero que recibe regularmente una persona que no puede trabajar debido a una discapacidad.

En inglés sencillo: Regular money paid to someone who cannot work because of a disability.

• She receives disability every month.
• He applied for disability after losing his sight.
• Can I work part time while on disability?

Cómo se usa: be on disability (He's been on disability since the accident.); go on disability (She had to go on disability after her injury.)

Sinónimos: disability benefits

Expresiones frecuentes: on disability, receive disability, apply for disability