Trabas (en. Obstacles)

/ˈtɾaβas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Elements that hinder or prevent the advancement or execution of an action.
Bureaucratic obstacles delayed the application process.
Las trabas burocráticas retrasaron el proceso de solicitud.
Anything that acts as an obstacle.
There are always obstacles on the road to success.
Siempre hay trabas en el camino hacia el éxito.
Difficulties that arise in a project or company.
The team faced several obstacles before completing the project.
El equipo enfrentó varias trabas antes de completar el proyecto.

Etymology

From the verb 'trabajar', referring to what hinders progress or advancement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to impose obstacles
To complicate or make an issue difficult.
poner trabas
to remove obstacles
To eliminate difficulties or impediments in a process.
quitar trabas
legal obstacles
Difficulties arising from legal regulations.
trabas legales

Related Words

traba
An obstacle that arises in the development of an action.
traba
obstacle
Anything that prevents progress in a process.
obstáculo

Slang Meanings

Unexpected difficulties.
Life always throws obstacles at you when you least expect it.
La vida siempre te lanza trabas cuando menos lo esperas.
Complications in everyday situations.
The move was easy, except for some obstacles here and there.
La mudanza fue fácil, excepto por algunas trabas aquí y allá.