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bloquear

[blɔ.ke.ˈaɾ]
verb
to block
1. to obstruct or prevent passage or movement
The fallen tree blocked the road.
A árvore caída bloqueou a estrada.
2. to prevent access to something, especially on digital platforms
I blocked him on social media.
Bloqueei ele nas redes sociais.
3. to freeze or lock an account or resource
The bank blocked my account due to suspicious activity.
O banco bloqueou minha conta devido a atividade suspeita.
4. in sports, to defend against an opponent's move or shot
The goalkeeper blocked the shot.
O goleiro bloqueou o chute.
Synonyms
obstruirimpedirbarrartravarcerrar
Antonyms
desbloquearliberarpermitirdesobstruir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloquear
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bloquear
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
bloquear
no significant regional variation
Portugal
bloquear
standard usage, same as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

bloquear a passagem
bloquear o caminho
bloquear acesso
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