What does "embargo" mean in English?

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Alternative translations of "embargo"

seizure
attachment
impoundment
confiscation

Examples of how to use "embargo" in Spanish

Spanish
Sin embargo, no estoy de acuerdo.
English
However, I don't agree.
Spanish
El país impuso un embargo comercial.
English
The country imposed a trade embargo.
Spanish
Levantaron el embargo tras las negociaciones.
English
They lifted the embargo after negotiations.
Spanish
El embargo afectó a muchas empresas.
English
The embargo affected many companies.
Spanish
Discutimos el embargo en clase hoy.
English
We discussed the embargo in class today.

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Sin embargo, no estoy de acuerdo.

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