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impede social integration

[ɪmˈpiːd ˈsoʊʃəl ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən]
verb phrase
dificultar/impedir a integração social
1. To hinder, obstruct, or prevent someone from being fully incorporated into a social group or society
Discrimination can impede social integration of minority communities.
A discriminação pode impedir a integração social de comunidades minoritárias.
2. To create barriers that prevent someone from participating in social activities or belonging to a community
Language barriers often impede social integration for immigrants.
As barreiras linguísticas frequentemente dificultam a integração social dos imigrantes.
Synonyms
hinder social integrationobstruct social integrationprevent social integrationblock social integrationinhibit social integration
Antonyms
facilitate social integrationpromote social integrationenhance social integrationsupport social integration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificultar/impedir a integração social
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar a inclusão social
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
obstruir a integração social
More formal European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

create a barrier to social integration
stand in the way of social integration
put up obstacles to social integration
lock someone out of social integration
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