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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.
Synonyms
obstacleobstructionhindrancebarrierstumbling blockconstraint
Antonyms
aidassistancebenefitadvantagefacilitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedimento
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
impedimento
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
impedimento
standard usage
Portugal
impedimento
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speech impediment
impediment to progress
without impediment
impediment to marriage
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