What is the Spanish word for "inhibit"?

Learn how to say "inhibit" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

inhibit

Spanish

inhibir

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Alternative translations of "inhibit"

impedir
reprimir
frenar
obstaculizar

Examples of how to use "inhibit" in Spanish

English
Shyness can inhibit social interaction.
Spanish
La timidez puede inhibir la interacción social.
English
Loud noise inhibits my concentration at work
Spanish
El ruido fuerte inhibe mi concentración en el trabajo.
English
The teacher inhibited the noisy students yesterday
Spanish
El profesor inhibió a los estudiantes ruidosos ayer.
English
Cold weather is inhibiting the plant's growth now
Spanish
El clima frío está inhibiendo el crecimiento de la planta ahora.
English
They have inhibited the release of the drug
Spanish
Han inhibido la liberación del medicamento.

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