What is the Spanish word for "roadblock"?

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

English

roadblock

Spanish

bloqueo

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Alternative translations of "roadblock"

obstáculo
barrera
impedimento

Examples of how to use "roadblock" in Spanish

English
A police roadblock was on the highway.
Spanish
Un puesto de control policial estaba en la autopista.
English
A fallen tree created a roadblock on Main Street.
Spanish
Un árbol caído creó un bloqueo en la calle principal.
English
They set up a roadblock to stop traffic quickly.
Spanish
Colocaron un puesto de control para detener el tráfico rápidamente.
English
Her plans faced a sudden roadblock yesterday afternoon.
Spanish
Sus planes enfrentaron un obstáculo repentino ayer por la tarde.
English
The police announced a roadblock near the stadium.
Spanish
La policía anunció un puesto de control cerca del estadio.

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