hándicap

USAGE NOTE
The plural of “hándicap” is “hándicaps.” This word may also be spelled “handicap.”
el hándicap(
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kahp
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. handicap
Mi único hándicap es la falta de experiencia.My only handicap is my lack of experience.
b. disadvantage
Hoy en día, no saber inglés es un hándicap.Nowadays, not speaking English is a disadvantage.
a. handicap
El golfista que ganó el torneo tiene un hándicap de +6.The golfer who won the tournament has a handicap of +6.
a. handicap
Todavía no se sabe si el caballo "Austin" correrá en el hándicap del domingo.It's still unclear whether the horse "Austin" will run in Sunday's handicap.
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