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La palabra del día: impedir

La palabra del día: impedir

6
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impedir - to prevent; to hinder, to obstruct; to stop (someone from doing something)

Hi all,

Since I couldn't find the 'Word of the day' game, i'm posting it.

Post your sentences in Spanish and English, then vote for the ones you like. The best answer will be chosen tomorrow on the basis of the greatest number of votes and language correctness.


The storm hindered our family vacation.

La tormenta impedido nuestras vacaciones de la familia.

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updated Jun 2, 2010
posted by Vaanz
I've had problems with uploading the site whole morning. Thanks for posting :) - Issabela, Jun 1, 2010
Oh. even i had that issue. I thought some problem with my network connection - Vaanz, Jun 1, 2010
It is very slow on the site. - sanlee, Jun 1, 2010

12 Answers

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Tenemos un comedero a prueba de ardillas para pájaros, pero no parece impedir las ardillas. Parece que disfrutan el desafío.

We have a squirrel-proof bird feeder, but it doesn't seem to hinder the squirrels. They seem to enjoy the challenge.

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updated Jun 2, 2010
posted by mar959
Cute! - --Mariana--, Jun 1, 2010
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Algunos problemas con este sitio me han impedido entrar aquí hoy por la mañana.

Some problems with this site have prevented me from logging in here this morning.

updated Jun 1, 2010
posted by Issabela
Corregid mi español, por favor :)) - Issabela, Jun 1, 2010
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Someday I'm going to master the Spanish language and nothing is going to stop me.

Algún día voy a dominar la lengua española y nada va a impedirme.

updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
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He sido nadadora de maestría durante años, pero ahora tengo una lesión en el hombro que me impide nadar.

I have been a master's swimmer for many years, but now I have a shoulder injury that prevents swimming.

updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by sanlee
posted by sanlee
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Al final! He encontrado la manera de impedir que mí esposa me quite mis monedas xtras!

Finally, I have found a way to stop my wife from taking my loose change!

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updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by 002262dd
posted by 002262dd
So now she won't bother with loose change, and will steal all your money. - 0074b507, Jun 1, 2010
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El Oso Smokey decía, "¡Por favor! Sólo tú puedes impedir los incendios forestales."

Smokey the Bear used to say...

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updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by DR1960
posted by DR1960
sólo tú puedes... - 0074b507, Jun 1, 2010
Thanks - I knew that!!! - DR1960, Jun 1, 2010
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El oso polar es lo único oso que tiene pelo en los plantas de su pies. Esto protege los pies del animal contra el frío e impide los resbolones en el hielo.

The polar bear is the only bear that has hair on the soles of its feet. This protects the animal’s feet from the cold and prevents slipping on the ice.

updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by --Jen--
posted by --Jen--
e impide........ - 005faa61, Jun 1, 2010
Muchas gracias Julian :). - --Jen--, Jun 1, 2010
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Tengo que a lo impedir mi perro cuando quiere comer los pájaroes muertos.

I have to stop my dog when he wants to eat dead birds.

updated Jun 1, 2010
posted by john20
My dog rolls around in them...dead birds and mice. Gross! - --Mariana--, Jun 1, 2010
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Los oficiales de la compañía petrolera y algunos políticos intentaban impedir el público de descubriendo la verdad de la magnitud derramamiento de petróleo.

The oil company officals and some politicians attempted to prevent the public from discovering the truth of the magnitude of the oil spill.

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updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by Lucrecia
posted by Lucrecia
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La lluvia constante está impidiendo mi capacidad de divertirse.

The constant rain is impeding my ability to have fun.

updated Jun 1, 2010
posted by 008f2974
mi capacidad de divertirme. - 0074b507, Jun 1, 2010
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Tuve problemas con el logro de SD todo el día anterior. ¿Quién trató de impedirme de aprender el español? LOL

I had problems with reaching SD all previous day. Who tried to stop me from learning spanish?

updated Jun 1, 2010
posted by swing
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The dromedary impeded the movement of the car. El dromedario impidió el movimiento del automóvil.

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updated Jun 1, 2010
edited by Don-Linton
posted by Don-Linton
impedió (the participle can't function as a verb). - 0074b507, Jun 1, 2010
impidió.......... - 005faa61, Jun 1, 2010
Gracias por sus comentarios. - Don-Linton, Jun 1, 2010