impediment
[/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/]
nounmasculinepl: impediments
impedimento
1. a hindrance or obstruction that prevents movement or progress
Financial difficulties became an impediment to his education.
As dificuldades financeiras tornaram-se um impedimento à sua educação.
2. a defect in speech, such as a stammer or lisp
He has a slight speech impediment.
Ele tem um ligeiro impedimento na fala.
3. a legal or ecclesiastical obstacle to marriage
The court found no impediment to their marriage.
O tribunal não encontrou nenhum impedimento ao seu casamento.
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