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    Estorba (en. Hinders)

    /esˈtoɾβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Something that obstructs passage or causes inconvenience.
    The box in the hallway is an obstacle.
    La caja en el pasillo es una estorba.
    A person who appears in a place and is bothersome or uncomfortable.
    His attitude in the meeting was a hindrance for everyone.
    Su actitud en la reunión fue una estorba para todos.
    An element that causes problems in a process.
    The lack of communication was an obstacle for the project.
    La falta de comunicación fue una estorba para el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'estorbar', which comes from the Latin 'stuprāre', meaning 'to obstruct' or 'to prevent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to be an obstacle
    Not to be a burden or problem for someone.
    no ser una estorba
    to be a hindrance
    To cause inconveniences or difficulties.
    hacer estorbo
    to be getting in the way
    To be in the way in such a manner that it prevents passage or action.
    estar estorbando

    Related Words

    obstacle
    Obstruction or hindrance.
    estorbo
    to obstruct
    To impede passage or cause inconveniences.
    estorbar
    discomfort
    A situation that causes unease.
    incomodidad

    Slang Meanings

    A person or thing that is not very useful.
    That idea was an obstacle in the development of the project.
    Esa idea fue una estorba en el desarrollo del proyecto.
    Annoyance in a social context.
    That comment was a hindrance to the conversation.
    Ese comentario fue una estorba para la conversación.