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    Obstruye (en. Obstructs)

    /obsˈtɾuje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Prevents something from passing.
    The snow obstructs the road.
    La nieve obstruye la carretera.
    Puts obstacles in the way of something.
    The lack of funding obstructs the development of the project.
    La falta de financiamiento obstruye el desarrollo del proyecto.
    Causes difficulty for the flow of something.
    Traffic obstructs movement in the city.
    El tráfico obstruye el movimiento en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'obstruere', meaning 'to block' or 'to cover.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obstruct the way
    Block access to a route or destination.
    obstruir el camino
    obstruct the view
    Prevent something from being clearly visible.
    obstruir la visión

    Related Words

    obstruction
    Action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.
    obstrucción
    obstacle
    Anything that hinders progress or movement.
    obstáculo
    blockage
    Action of blocking something, whether a passage or a route.
    bloqueo

    Slang Meanings

    To create inconveniences.
    That attitude only obstructs things.
    Esa actitud solo obstruye las cosas.
    To place obstacles in a situation.
    Do not obstruct our progress with your complaints.
    No obstruyas nuestro progreso con tus quejas.