handicap

a physical or mental disability that makes it difficult for someone to do certain things

discapacidad, impedimento

Collocations handicap parking

• He has a handicap that prevents him from walking.

  Tiene una discapacidad que le impide caminar.

a disadvantage given to someone in a sport or game, such as extra weight for runners or fewer clubs for golfers

ventaja desfavorable, penalización

Collocations handicap race

• The handicap system is designed to make the competition fair.

  El sistema de ventajas desfavorables está diseñado para hacer la competencia justa.

to put someone at a disadvantage or make it difficult for them to do something

poner en desventaja, dificultar

• handicap somebody/something

• The lack of funding handicapped the project.

  La falta de financiamiento puso en desventaja el proyecto.