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obstacle in Spanish

obstacle in Spanish is obstáculo, óbice, estorbo — obstacle means something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.

obstacle in Spanish

obstáculo
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
óbice
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
estorbo
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
contumeria
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
pereque
noun
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
traba
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 Spanish?

"obstacle" in Spanish is obstáculo, óbice, estorbo. 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 Spanish, "obstacle" is obstáculo, óbice, estorbo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "obstacle": obstáculo, óbice, estorbo, contumeria, pereque, traba.

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