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obstrução

[ɔbstɾu'sɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: obstruções
obstruction
1. The act or process of blocking or hindering the passage of something
The obstruction of blood vessels can lead to serious health problems.
A obstrução dos vasos sanguíneos pode levar a problemas sérios de saúde.
2. Something that blocks or impedes passage, progress, or view
There was an obstruction on the road that slowed traffic.
Havia uma obstrução na estrada que deixou o trânsito lento.
3. In law, the act of hindering or preventing the administration of justice
He was charged with obstruction of justice.
Ele foi acusado de obstrução da justiça.
Synonyms
bloqueioentupimentoimpedimentoembaraçoobstáculobarreira
Antonyms
desobstruçãoliberaçãopassagemfluxo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obstrução
standard usage, commonly used in medical and legal contexts
São Paulo
obstrução
standard usage, widespread in formal contexts
Portugal
obstrução
standard usage, consistent with European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

obstrução das vias aéreas (airway obstruction)
obstrução intestinal (intestinal obstruction)
obstrução da justiça (obstruction of justice)
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