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masculine

/emˈbaɾɣo/

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Translation

embargo, seizure; sin embargo: however, nevertheless

Word origin

From the verb embargar ('to seize, to impede'), from Vulgar Latin imbarricare, from barra ('bar'). In the fixed phrase 'sin embargo' it means 'however, nevertheless'.

Origin
Latin
Root
imbarricare
English cognates
bar, barrier

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralembargos

Examples

, mejoro .

However, the situation improved greatly in the following months.

.

The government approved a trade embargo against that country.

, .

It was difficult; however, she decided to press on with the project.

; , .

I spoke to him about the risk; however, he did not listen to me.

.

The embargo greatly affected the village's industry.

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This word is part of lesson 15.