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estás empeciendo
-you are hindering
Present progressive tú conjugation of empecer.
estás empeciendo
-you are hindering
Present progressive vos conjugation of empecer.
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empecer

TRANSITIVE VERB
(to impede)-to hinder
Synonyms for empecer
bloquear
to block
dificultar
to obstruct
entorpecer
to slow down
estorbar
to get in the way of
impedir
to block
impedir
to hinder
impedir
to prevent
inhibir
to inhibit
obstaculizar
to hinder
trabar
to hinder
complicar
to complicate
debilitar
to weaken
enmarañar
to complicate
enredar
to complicate
estancar
to stall
frustrar
to thwart
obstruir
to obstruct
retardar
to delay
sabotear
to sabotage
trastocar
to disrupt
Antonyms for empecer
facilitar
to facilitate
fomentar
to promote
fortalecer
to strengthen
posibilitar
to make possible
propiciar
to create a favorable atmosphere for
propulsar
to promote
INTRANSITIVE VERB
(to be an impediment; used with "a" or "para")-to hinder
Synonyms for empecer
dificultar
to hinder
frustrar
to thwart
inhibir
to inhibit
trastocar
to disrupt
Antonyms for empecer
facilitar
to provide
propulsar
to promote
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