obstaculizei

[ɔbs.ta.ku.li.ˈzɛj]

verb

I obstructed / I hindered

1. First person singular preterite indicative of 'obstaculizar' - to place obstacles in the way of; to hinder or impede

I obstructed the path with fallen branches.

Obstaculizei o caminho com galhos caídos.

2. To create difficulties or impediments for someone or something

I hindered his progress with my comments.

Obstaculizei seu progresso com meus comentários.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

obstaculizei

Standard usage in spoken and written Portuguese

Portugal

obstaculizei

Standard usage; may prefer 'impedi' in some contexts

São Paulo

obstaculizei

Common in formal and informal speech

Rio de Janeiro

obstaculizei

Standard usage in the region

obstaculizar o caminho

obstaculizar a justiça

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