What does "impedir" mean in English?

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Spanish

impedir

English

prevent

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Alternative translations of "impedir"

impede
hinder
block
stop

Examples of how to use "impedir" in Spanish

Spanish
La niebla impidió el despegue del avión.
English
The fog prevented the plane from taking off.
Spanish
El ruido impide mi concentración.
English
The noise hinders my concentration.
Spanish
La lluvia impidió el partido.
English
The rain prevented the game.
Spanish
Su miedo impedía avanzar.
English
His fear was holding him back.
Spanish
Las reglas impedirán errores futuros.
English
The rules will prevent future mistakes.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "impedir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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La niebla impidió el despegue del avión.

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