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/emˈbaɾɣo/
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
Examples
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However, the situation improved greatly in the following months.
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The government approved a trade embargo against that country.
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It was difficult; however, she decided to press on with the project.
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I spoke to him about the risk; however, he did not listen to me.
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The embargo greatly affected the village's industry.
Where this fits
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