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atrapalhar — meaning in English

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English meaning

encumber verb To weigh something down with a heavy load.
hinder verb To make something more difficult or slow to accomplish; to get in the way of.

Senses

atrapalhar is used for these senses in English:

encumber (transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment.
get in the way (intransitive) to obstruct, hinder, or interfere
hinder (ambitransitive) To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

encumber — full definition

verb To weigh something down with a heavy load.
verb To hold something back or get in its way.
verb (law) To place a legal claim or duty on property, such as a debt.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

sobrecarregar traseiro posterior bunda dificultar frustrar impedir entravar estorvar reter