No. 10,154 in Catalan
paràlisi
Loss or impairment of the ability to move or function in part of the body.
In a sentence
La paràlisi de trànsit va durar hores.
The traffic paralysis lasted for hours.
In this sentence, 'paràlisi' is used metaphorically to describe a state where traffic has completely stopped or is severely disrupted, indicating no movement or activity in a specific context.
La pel·lícula em va deixar amb una sensació de paràlisi emocional.
The movie left me with a feeling of emotional paralysis.
Here, 'paràlisi' represents a figurative state of being unable to respond emotionally or intellectually due to the impact of the movie, emphasizing an overwhelming or stunned situation.
La paràlisi és un símptoma greu en certs trastorns neurològics.
Paralysis is a severe symptom in certain neurological disorders.
In this usage, 'paràlisi' refers to the medical condition where an individual loses the ability to move muscles intentionally, showing its direct meaning in a clinical context.
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