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entrave — meaning in English

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English meaning

hindrance noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
obstacle noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.

Senses

entrave is used for these senses in English:

hindrance Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
obstacle Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

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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

barreira empecilho estorvo freio impedimento obstáculo