handicap

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    a physical or mental disability that limits a person's ability to perform certain tasks; a disadvantage or obstacle
    pt: deficiência; desvantagem
  2. verb
    to place a disadvantage on someone or something; to give a handicap in a game
    pt: desvantajar; dar um handicap

examples

  1. The athlete overcame his handicap.

    O atleta superou sua deficiência.

  2. The referee handicapped the faster horse.

    O árbitro desvantajou o cavalo mais rápido.