Obstante (en. However)

/obs'tante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Obstacle that prevents or hinders the achievement of a goal.

The lack of resources is a hindrance for the project.

La falta de recursos es un obstante para el proyecto.

Circumstance that complicates the execution of an action.

There were many hindrances during the negotiations.

Hubo muchos obstantes durante las negociaciones.

Person who stands between the goal and the one trying to reach it.

That attitude is a hindrance in our relationship.

Esa actitud es un obstante en nuestra relación.

From Latin obstans, -antis, meaning 'opposing.'

despite the obstacles

referred to continuing forward despite difficulties

a pesar de los obstáculos

overcoming the obstacles

facing difficulties and continuing to move forward

superar los obstáculos

to be an obstacle for

to prevent or hinder someone's or something's progress

ser un obstáculo para

obstacle

Something that prevents or hinders passage or progress.

obstáculo

opponent

Person who opposes an action or thought.

opositor

difficulty

Quality of being difficult or complex.

dificultad

Anything that obstructs or inconveniences in a situation.

That debate was a hindrance to making a decision.

Esa discusión fue un obstante para tomar una decisión.

Element that complicates matters.

I don't want any more hindrances at this party.

No quiero más obstantes en esta fiesta.