hearing impairment

• Termo geral para a perda parcial ou total da capacidade de ouvir sons, variando de leve a profunda, frequentemente usado em contexto médico ou jurídico.

A general term for partial or total loss of the ability to hear sound, ranging from mild to profound, often used in medical or legal contexts.

1. Partial or total hearing lossB2formal

   A condition where a person has difficulty hearing sounds, ranging from mild loss to complete deafness.

   Deficiência auditiva

   • The school provides special support for students with a hearing impairment.
   • Modern hearing aids can significantly help those with a hearing impairment.
   • Sign language is a primary communication method for many with a hearing impairment.