Impedido (en. Prevented)

/impe'ðido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Incapacitated or unable to perform certain actions.
He is impeded from working due to his illness.
Está impedido para trabajar por su enfermedad.
Hindered or interfered with in its functioning.
Traffic is impeded by roadworks.
El tráfico está impedido por las obras en la carretera.
Limited in its capacity for movement or action.
He feels impeded by the difficulty of the situation.
Se siente impedido ante la dificultad de la situación.

Etymology

From Latin 'impedĕre', which means 'to stop' or 'to obstruct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be impeded
To be in a situation that limits action or movement.
estar impedido
not to be impeded
To be in a position to act freely.
no estar impedido
physical impediment
A limitation on bodily movement.
impedimento físico

Related Words

impediment
Condition that limits or affects the ability to do something.
impedimento
impedimenta
Things that obstruct or hinder progress.
impedimenta

Slang Meanings

To be drunk or very affected by alcohol.
Last night he went out partying and now he is impeded.
Anoche se fue de fiesta y ahora está impedido.
To be in a complicated or difficult situation.
I feel impeded with all these problems.
Me siento impedido con todos estos problemas.