Interfiriendo (en. Interfering)

/interfiˈɾjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To intervene in a situation in a way that affects the normal course of things.
He was interfering in the conversation uninvited.
Estaba interfiriendo en la conversación sin ser invitado.
To alter or compromise the functioning of a system or process.
The external noise was interfering with the recording.
El ruido externo estaba interfiriendo en la grabación.
To obstruct the development of an event or activity.
You shouldn't be interfering in his work.
No debes estar interfiriendo en su trabajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'interferens', meaning 'intervening, interfering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interfere in
Getting involved in something that doesn't concern you.
interferir en
don't interfere
A warning not to interfere in other people's matters.
no interfieras
interfering in the plans
Intervening undesirably in someone's plans.
interfiriendo en los planes

Related Words

interference
Action of interfering.
interferencia
intervention
Action of intervening.
intervención
obstruction
Act of obstructing something.
obstrucción

Slang Meanings

To meddle where one is not called.
He is always interfering in my personal affairs.
Siempre está interfiriendo en mis asuntos personales.
To butt into a conversation.
I don't like that he is interfering in the chat.
No me gusta que esté interfiriendo en la charla.