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"Hinder" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "dificultar", and "prevent" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "prevenir". Learn more about the difference between "hinder" and "prevent" below.
hinder(
hihn
-
duhr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. dificultar
The project was hindered by endless bureaucracy.El proyecto se vio dificultado por un sinfín de cuestiones burocráticas.
c. estorbar
I can see you're busy, so I won't hinder you any longer.Veo que está usted ocupado, así que no lo estorbo más.
d. obstaculizar
The delay in finishing the proposal hindered its approval.El retraso en completar la propuesta obstaculizó su aprobación.
2. (to prevent)
a. impedir
I won't let anyone hinder me from finding my daughter.No permitiré que nadie me impida encontrar a mi hija.
a. entorpecer
Wind and snow hindered our progress.El viento y la nieve entorpecieron nuestro avance.
prevent(
pruh
-
vehnt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
