Interferencia (en. Interference)

/inteɾfeɾenˈθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Interruption or alteration in a system or process.
The interference in the radio signal caused distortion.
La interferencia en la señal de radio causó distorsión.
Influence of one element on the behavior of another.
The interference of public opinion can modify political decisions.
La interferencia de la opinión pública puede modificar decisiones políticas.
Obstruction in the functioning of a device or system.
The interference in the electronic equipment was difficult to diagnose.
La interferencia en el equipo electrónico fue difícil de diagnosticar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'interferentia', meaning 'intervention' or 'participation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

external interference
Influence coming from an outside agent.
interferencia externa
negative interference
Interruption that causes harmful effects.
interferencia negativa
without interference
Condition of acting without external influences.
sin interferencias

Related Words

interfere
To act in a way that interrupts or disturbs a process.
interferir
intervention
Action of intervening or interfering in a matter.
intervención

Slang Meanings

Interference in a conversation
When he entered, there was total interference in the chat.
Cuando entró, hubo una interferencia total en la charla.
Annoyance caused by something or someone
That call was an interference in the work.
Esa llamada fue una interferencia en el trabajo.