obstacle
BrE /ˈɒbstəkl/ AmE /ˈɑːbstəkl/
noun en → es
a thing that makes it difficult to do something or prevents you from doing something
obstáculo, impedimento, dificultad
- an obstacle to sth
Collocations overcome an obstacle · remove an obstacle
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The main obstacle to peace is the lack of trust between the two sides.
El principal obstáculo para la paz es la falta de confianza entre las dos partes.
a person or thing that prevents you from doing something
obstáculo, impedimento, dificultad
- be an obstacle to sth
Collocations a major obstacle in the way of progress · an obstacle to success
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He is a serious obstacle to our plans.
Es un serio obstáculo para nuestros planes.