impedírselo
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I am beginning to understand the double pronoun - direct and indirect pronouns - together. However, with this one, it doesn't seem so obvious to me. "To stop him" doesn't seem right, as "impedirlo" would seem to be the correct word for that. How does "se" change the meaning here? Am I missing the obvious?
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updated Nov 6, 2009
posted by DR1960
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impedir = to prevent, to hinder, to obstruct (is a bit different than to stop)
Tienes que impedirlo. --- You have to prevent it (from happening).
Tienes que impedirselo --- You have to prevent him (from doing it).
updated Nov 6, 2009
edited by 0068e2f4
posted by 0068e2f4
¡Muchas gracias! - DR1960, Nov 6, 2009
