barrier

something that prevents or makes it difficult for people to do what they want to do

obstáculo, barrera

• a barrier to something

Collocations barrier to communication · barrier to entry

• The language barrier made it difficult for them to communicate.

  La barrera lingüística les dificultó comunicarse.

a physical thing that prevents people from moving freely between two places or areas

barrera, valla, obstáculo físico

• barrier between A and B

Collocations barrier between two countries · barrier on a road

• There is a high fence acting as a barrier between the two gardens.

  Hay una alta cerca que actúa como barrera entre los dos jardines.

a protective thing that prevents harm or damage from reaching someone or something

barrera protectora, escudo

• barrier against something

Collocations barrier against infection · barrier against the elements

• The fence acts as a barrier against intruders.

  La cerca actúa como barrera contra los intrusos.

a financial or economic obstacle that makes it difficult for people to buy goods and services

barrera económica, obstáculo financiero

• barrier to something

Collocations barrier to trade · barrier to entry in a market

• High tariffs are often used as barriers to international trade.

  Las altas tarifas se utilizan con frecuencia como barreras al comercio internacional.

a feeling that prevents someone from being open or honest with another person

barrera emocional, muro de protección

• barrier between A and B

Collocations emotional barrier to intimacy · barrier in a relationship

• She put up an emotional barrier after the divorce.

  Ella levantó una barrera emocional después del divorcio.

a line or mark that an athlete must cross to win a race or game

línea de meta, barrera deportiva

• cross the barrier

Collocations barrier in a horse race · barrier in a hurdle race

• The winner was the first to cross the barrier.

  El ganador fue el primero en cruzar la línea de meta.

a difference in culture or customs that makes it difficult for people to understand each other

barrera cultural, diferencia de costumbres

• barrier between cultures

Collocations cultural barrier in international business · barrier to intercultural communication

• There are significant cultural barriers that prevent effective communication.

  Existen barreras culturales significativas que impiden una comunicación efectiva.

a legal obstacle or restriction that prevents something from happening

barrera legal, obstáculo jurídico

• barrier to something

Collocations legal barrier to entry in a market · barrier to freedom of speech

• There are legal barriers that prevent foreign companies from entering the market.

  Existen barreras legales que impiden la entrada de empresas extranjeras en el mercado.