functional illiterate

• Persona que posee habilidades básicas de lectura y escritura, pero que es incapaz de aplicarlas eficazmente en situaciones cotidianas, como comprender instrucciones, rellenar formularios o leer un periódico.

A person who has basic reading and writing skills but cannot apply them effectively in everyday situations, such as understanding instructions, filling out forms, or reading a newspaper.

1. Inability to use reading and writing effectivelyC1formal

   A person who can read and write at a basic level but lacks the skills necessary to handle everyday tasks that require literacy, such as filling out forms, understanding instructions, or reading a newspaper.

   analfabetismo funcional

   • Despite having a high school diploma, he was functionally illiterate and struggled with job applications.
   • Many adults in developed countries are considered functional illiterates because they cannot understand complex texts.
   • The program aims to help functional illiterates improve their reading comprehension for daily life.