obstruction

something that blocks a road, path, etc.

obstáculo, bloqueo, impedimento

• an obstruction in/on something

Collocations traffic obstruction · road obstruction

• There was a large obstruction on the road.

  Había un gran obstáculo en la carretera.

something that delays or prevents progress

obstáculo, impedimento, dificultad

• an obstruction to something

Collocations legal obstruction · administrative obstruction

• The project was delayed by an administrative obstruction.

  El proyecto se retrasó debido a un impedimento administrativo.

(law) the act of blocking or preventing someone from doing something, especially in public places

obstrucción (legal)

• an obstruction of justice

• He was charged with obstruction of justice.

  Fue acusado de obstrucción a la justicia.