Estorbo (en. Hindrance)

/es'torβo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Obstacle or impediment that causes difficulty.

Example Sentence: The garbage on the street is an obstacle for traffic.

La basura en la calle es un estorbo para el tránsito.

Definition: A person or thing that is uncomfortable or annoying.

Example Sentence: I don’t want to be an inconvenience in your work.

No quiero ser un estorbo en tu trabajo.

Definition: A thing that interferes with the normal development of something.

Example Sentence: The constant noise becomes an obstacle to concentrate.

El ruido constante se convierte en un estorbo para concentrarse.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'storbŭlum', which means 'obstacle' or 'impediment'.

Common Phrase: to be an inconvenience

Meaning: It means to be an inconvenience or a burden for someone.

ser un estorbo

Common Phrase: to remove an obstacle

Meaning: It means to eliminate an obstacle or impediment.

quitar un estorbo

Related Word: to hinder

Description: To interfere with or make an action difficult.

estorbar

Related Word: obstacle

Description: Anything that hinders progress or advancement.

obstáculo

Slang Meaning: Something that is unnecessary or annoying.

Slang Example: That old chair is just an obstruction in the living room.

Esa silla vieja es solo un estorbo en el salón.

Slang Meaning: A person who becomes a problem in a group.

Slang Example: That guy is always an inconvenience on our outings.

Ese tipo siempre es un estorbo en nuestras salidas.