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    Impide (en. Prevent)

    /imˈpi.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To prevent something from happening.
    Bad weather prevents the flight from taking off.
    El mal tiempo impide que el vuelo despegue.
    To obstruct the progress of an action.
    Strict rules prevent students from having fun.
    Las normas estrictas impiden que los estudiantes se diviertan.
    To produce an impediment.
    His lack of resources prevents the project's progress.
    Su falta de recursos impide el avance del proyecto.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hinders communication
    It hinders the exchange of information.
    impide la comunicación
    nothing impedes his success
    Nothing can stop his achievement.
    nada impide su éxito

    Related Words

    impediment
    Circumstance that hinders or makes something impossible.
    impedimento
    obstruction
    Something that prevents the passage or progress of something.
    obstrucción

    Slang Meanings

    When something does not allow progress.
    The traffic is so heavy that it prevents me from arriving on time.
    El tráfico está tan denso que impide que llegue a tiempo.
    Difficulty that arises unexpectedly.
    That rain suddenly prevented our departure.
    Esa lluvia de repente impidió nuestra salida.