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    Obstáculo (en. Obstacle)

    /obsˈtakulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Anything that hinders progress or development.
    The bad weather was an obstacle for the expedition.
    El mal tiempo fue un obstáculo para la expedición.
    In sports, a barrier that must be overcome.
    The athlete overcame all the obstacles in the race.
    El atleta superó todos los obstáculos en la carrera.
    Difficulty or impediment in a process.
    The cost was an obstacle to buying the house.
    El costo fue un obstáculo para la compra de la casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obstaculum', which means 'impediment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overcome an obstacle
    To achieve progress despite a difficulty.
    superar un obstáculo
    put an obstacle
    To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
    poner un obstáculo
    insurmountable obstacle
    An impediment that cannot be overcome.
    obstáculo insalvable

    Related Words

    impediment
    Something that prevents or hinders.
    impedimento
    hindrance
    Something that stops or complicates something.
    traba
    difficulty
    The condition of being difficult or complicated.
    dificultad

    Slang Meanings

    Obstacle in the context of personal issues.
    That issue is an obstacle that prevents me from moving forward in my life.
    Ese asunto es un obstáculo que no me deja avanzar en mi vida.
    In sports, it refers to a greater difficulty.
    That player is the biggest obstacle in the championship.
    Ese jugador es el obstáculo más grande en el campeonato.