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    Estorbos (en. Obstacles)

    /esˈtoɾβos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Thing that impedes the progress or development of something.
    Hindrances on the road make transit difficult.
    Las estorbos en el camino dificultan el tránsito.
    Element that causes discomfort or inconveniences.
    His attitude has become a hindrance for the team.
    Su actitud se ha vuelto un estorbo para el equipo.
    Noises or distractions that interrupt concentration.
    The hindrances in the library make studying difficult.
    Los estorbos en la biblioteca hacen difícil estudiar.

    Etymology

    From the verb estorbar, which comes from the Latin 'storpāre'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a hindrance
    To be an impediment or a burden to someone.
    ser un estorbo
    without hindrances
    Without obstacles, in a fluid manner.
    sin estorbos
    to stop being a hindrance
    To revert an uncomfortable or annoying situation.
    dejar de ser un estorbo

    Related Words

    estorbar
    To impede the progress of something.
    estorbar
    obstruction
    Action of obstructing or making passage difficult.
    obstrucción

    Slang Meanings

    Unnecessary thing or something that annoys in a situation.
    That music is a hindrance in the conversation.
    Esa música está como estorbo en la conversación.
    Person who does not collaborate and adds complications.
    In this project, he is more of a hindrance than a help.
    En este proyecto, él es más un estorbo que un ayuda.