inválidos
Inválidos is a term used in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking contexts to refer to people who have a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activities, particularly work. The word derives from Latin invalidus, meaning weakened or unable to function. Historically, the term was used in legal and medical settings to identify individuals eligible for certain protections, services, or pensions.
In many countries, inválidos were classified by degree of disability and assigned specific rights, such as
In disability policy and social welfare, the concept of invalidity often relates to the permanent or long-term
Discussions of inválidos intersect with broader debates about disability rights, inclusion, accessibility, and the use of