paralasis (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˌpa.raˈlə.sis/

How the Word is Used

• Frequency: The word "parálisis" is commonly used in Spanish.
• Usage: It is used both in oral speech and written contexts.

Example Sentences

1. Spanish: La parálisis facial puede ser causada por diversas enfermedades. English: Facial paralysis can be caused by various illnesses.

2. Spanish: Después del accidente, sufrió una parálisis parcial de las piernas. English: After the accident, he suffered a partial paralysis in his legs.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Estar paralizado: To be stunned or taken aback.

• Example: Después de escuchar la noticia, quedó paralizado. Translation: After hearing the news, he was stunned.

• Parálisis de análisis: Analysis paralysis, being unable to make a decision due to overthinking.

• Example: No podemos seguir posponiendo el proyecto, hay que evitar la parálisis de análisis. Translation: We can't keep postponing the project, we need to avoid analysis paralysis.

• Golpe de parálisis: A sudden shocking event.

• Example: El anuncio del despido fue un auténtico golpe de parálisis para el equipo. Translation: The announcement of the layoffs was a genuine shock for the team.

Etymology

The word "parálisis" comes from the Latin "paralysis," which in turn is derived from the Greek "paralusis," meaning "disabling of movement."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: inmovilidad, imposibilidad de moverse, falta de movilidad
• Antonyms: movilidad, capacidad de movimiento, agilidad