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    Obstáculos (en. Obstacles)

    /obsˈtakulos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Any object or situation that prevents or delays the progress of something.
    The obstacles on the road delayed our trip.
    Los obstáculos en la carretera retrasaron nuestro viaje.
    Difficulties that a person faces in their personal or professional life.
    Overcoming emotional obstacles is essential for your well-being.
    Superar los obstáculos emocionales es esencial para su bienestar.
    In the sports context, elements that must be avoided or overcome during a competition.
    The athlete trained to jump over the obstacles on the track.
    El atleta se entrenó para saltar los obstáculos en la pista.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obstacle', meaning 'that which is in front or in the way'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    overcome obstacles
    To manage to overcome present difficulties.
    superar los obstáculos
    put obstacles
    To create difficulties so that something does not take place.
    poner obstáculos
    insurmountable obstacles
    Difficulties that seem impossible to overcome.
    obstáculos insalvables

    Related Words

    hindrance
    Action or effect of preventing something.
    impedimento
    difficulty
    The quality of being difficult to perform, understand, or face.
    dificultad
    impediment
    Something that prevents or delays a movement.
    traba

    Slang Meanings

    Hindrance
    Financial problems became a major obstacle for their business.
    Los problemas financieros se convirtieron en un gran obstáculo para su negocio.
    Roadblock
    His negative attitude was an obstacle to teamwork.
    Su actitud negativa fue un obstáculo en el trabajo en equipo.