estuvo dificultando
-he/she was hindering
,you were hindering
Preterite progressiveél/ella/ustedconjugation ofdificultar.
See all conjugations of dificultar

dificultar

TRANSITIVE VERB
(to complicate)-to hinder
Synonyms for dificultar
complicar
to complicate
empecer
to hinder
enmarañar
to complicate
enredar
to complicate
entorpecer
to slow down
estancar
to stall
obstruir
to obstruct
trabar
to hinder
coartar
to restrict
coercer
to constrain
comprometer
to compromise
frustrar
to frustrate
impedir
to hinder
impedir el avance de
to hold back
prevenir
to prevent
retardar
to delay
Antonyms for dificultar
facilitar
to facilitate
acelerar
to speed up
empoderar
to empower
favorecer
to encourage
fomentar
to promote
motivar
to cause
posibilitar
to make possible
propiciar
to create a favorable atmosphere for
provocar
to cause
provocar
to provoke
simplificar
to simplify
TRANSITIVE VERB
(to impede)-to obstruct
Synonyms for dificultar
bloquear
to block
complicar
to complicate
empecer
to hinder
trabar
to hinder
cegar
to block
Antonyms for dificultar
facilitar
to facilitate
fomentar
to promote
propiciar
to create a favorable atmosphere for
sustentar
to sustain
TRANSITIVE VERB
(to limit)-to restrict
Synonyms for dificultar
complicar
to complicate
trabar
to hinder
Antonyms for dificultar
facilitar
to facilitate
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Get a Word
Want to Learn Spanish?
Spanish learning for everyone. For free.
Translation
The world’s largest Spanish dictionary
Conjugation
Conjugations for every Spanish verb
Vocabulary
Learn vocabulary faster
Grammar
Learn every rule and exception
Pronunciation
Native-speaker video pronunciations
Word of the Day
el pantano
swamp
Word of the Day
swamp
el pantano
SpanishDictionary.com is the world's most popular Spanish-English dictionary, translation, and learning website.
FEATURES
Translation
Conjugation
Vocabulary
Learn Spanish
Grammar
Word of the Day
ABOUT
About Us
Privacy
Terms
Site Map
Help
Contact Us
SOCIAL NETWORKS
Facebook
X
X
Instagram
APPS
Apple
iOS
Android
Android
IXL learning logo

Making educational experiences better for everyone.

English dictionary and learning for Spanish speakers

French-English dictionary, translator, and learning

Immersive learning for 25 languages

Comprehensive resource for word definitions and usage

Essential reference for synonyms and antonyms

Adaptive learning for English vocabulary

Fast, easy, reliable language certification

Fun educational games for kids

Trusted tutors for 300+ subjects

Comprehensive K-12 personalized learning

Marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

35,000+ worksheets, games, and lesson plans

Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc., a division of IXL Learning • All Rights Reserved.