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impedem

[ĩ.pe.dẽ]
verb
prevent, hinder, obstruct
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'impedir' - to prevent or stop someone from doing something
The obstacles impede their progress.
Os obstáculos impedem o seu progresso.
2. To obstruct or block a path, action, or process
Bad weather conditions impede travel.
As más condições climáticas impedem a viagem.
3. To hinder or interfere with the accomplishment of something
Lack of resources impedes the project development.
A falta de recursos impede o desenvolvimento do projeto.
Synonyms
obstaculizambloqueiamdificultamentravamembaraçam
Antonyms
facilitampermitempossibilitamautorizam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedem
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
impedem
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

impedir que alguém faça algo - to prevent someone from doing something
impedir o caminho - to block the way
nada impede que - nothing prevents that
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