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obstou

[ɔbʃ'tow]
verb
obstructed, blocked, hindered (past tense of obstar)
1. Third person singular preterite of 'obstar' - to obstruct, block, or stand in the way of something
The fallen tree obstructed the road.
A árvore caída obstou a estrada.
2. To present an obstacle or impediment to
His illness obstructed his plans to travel.
A doença dele obstou seus planos de viajar.
Synonyms
bloqueouimpediubarrouatravancou
Antonyms
facilitoupermitiuliberoudesobstruiu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstou
Standard usage, though less common in everyday speech
Portugal
obstou
Standard usage, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

obstar a caminho
obstar o progresso
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