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hindering obstacle

[ˈhɪndərɪŋ ˈɑbstəkəl]
noun phrasepl: hindering obstacles
obstáculo impeditivo
1. Something that blocks progress or prevents movement forward; a barrier that impedes action or achievement
The lack of funding was a hindering obstacle to the project's completion.
A falta de financiamento foi um obstáculo impeditivo para a conclusão do projeto.
2. Any physical or abstract impediment that slows down or prevents desired progress
Language barriers can be a hindering obstacle for immigrants.
As barreiras linguísticas podem ser um obstáculo impeditivo para os imigrantes.
NYC Slang
roadblock
Synonyms
barrierimpedimentobstructionblockadestumbling blockconstraint
Antonyms
aidassistancehelpsupportfacilitator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstáculo impeditivo / empecilho
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
obstáculo / entravo
More direct translation preferred in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
empecilho / coisa que atrapalha
Colloquial usage more common
Portugal
obstáculo impeditivo / entrave
Formal usage; 'entrave' is widely used

Related Idioms & Phrases

stumbling block
stone in one's path
thorn in one's side
pain in the neck
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