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obstacle in Portuguese

obstacle in Portuguese is obstáculo, barreira, empecilho — obstacle means something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.

obstacle in Portuguese

obstáculo
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
barreira
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
empecilho
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
entrave
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
estorvo
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
impedimento
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

What does "obstacle" mean?

  1. noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
    "A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail."
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obstacle in a sentence

  • A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail.
  • Lack of funding was the biggest obstacle to finishing the project.

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What is "obstacle" in Portuguese?

"obstacle" in Portuguese is obstáculo, barreira, empecilho. obstacle means: Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.

How do you use "obstacle" in a sentence?

Example: "A fallen tree was the only obstacle on the trail." In Portuguese, "obstacle" is obstáculo, barreira, empecilho.

Are there other ways to say "obstacle" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "obstacle": obstáculo, barreira, empecilho, entrave, estorvo, impedimento.

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