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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (formal) (to be an obstacle; used in negative sentences; used with "para" or "a")
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. to preclude (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El caso parecía cerrado, pero aquello no obstaba para que siguiéramos investigando.The case seemed closed, but that didn't preclude further investigation on our part.
b. to prevent
Calderón se hizo más tolerante con los años, lo que no obstaba para que contrariara a sus enemigos políticos de cuando en cuando.Calderon became more tolerant with age, which didn't prevent her from antagonizing her political enemies every now and then.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La congelación de la subvención estatal del museo no obsta para que se busquen otras formas de financiación.The fact that the federal subsidy for the museum has been frozen doesn't mean other sources of financing can't be sought.
Aún eres joven, lo que no obsta para que tomes tus propias decisiones.You're still young, which isn't to say you can't make your own decisions.
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