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impediments

/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənts/ /ɪmˈpɛdəmənts/

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noun

Impedimentos, obstáculos

A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.

Examples :

"Heavy traffic and a flat tire were major impediments to arriving at the meeting on time. "

El tráfico pesado y un neumático pinchado fueron importantes obstáculos para llegar a tiempo a la reunión.

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noun

Impedimento, discapacidad

A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.

Examples :

"Working in a noisy factory left me with a slight hearing impediment."

Trabajar en una fábrica ruidosa me dejó con una ligera discapacidad auditiva.

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noun

Equipaje, impedimenta

(chiefly in the plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.

Examples :

"The construction crew removed the heavy machinery and extra building materials – their impediments – before beginning the bridge demolition. "

El equipo de construcción retiró la maquinaria pesada y los materiales de construcción adicionales, su equipaje, antes de comenzar la demolición del puente.