What does "entorpecer" mean in English?

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Spanish

entorpecer

English

to hinder

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Alternative translations of "entorpecer"

to slow down
to obstruct
to impede
to hamper

Examples of how to use "entorpecer" in Spanish

Spanish
No quieras entorpecer la investigación.
English
Don't hinder the investigation.
Spanish
La lluvia entorpece el tráfico.
English
The rain hampers traffic.
Spanish
Ayer la nieve entorpeció la carretera.
English
Yesterday, the snow obstructed the road.
Spanish
La niebla entorpecía nuestra visión durante horas.
English
The fog was obstructing our vision for hours.
Spanish
El tráfico entorpecerá la llegada mañana.
English
Traffic will hinder the arrival tomorrow.

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No quieras entorpecer la investigación.

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