Translation
obstacle
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Word origin
From Latin obstaculum, from obstare ('to stand in the way'), from ob ('against') plus stare ('to stand'). The same root gives English 'obstacle'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- obstaculum
- English cognates
- obstacle
Grammar
Examples
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That wall is an obstacle to the way through.
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We overcame every obstacle with patience.
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The biggest obstacle was the lack of money.
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What obstacle is stopping you from moving forward?
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There is no obstacle we cannot beat together.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 4: obstáculo, alquilar, delantero and 7 more words.