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“roadblock” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bloˈkeo/

Example

Hay un bloqueo en la carretera.

There is a roadblock on the road.

Illustration for bloqueo (roadblock)

How to say “roadblock” in Spanish

“Roadblock” in Spanish is bloqueo.

A barrier that stops people, vehicles, information, or processes from moving forward.

Full entry for bloqueo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bloqueo

Cuando intento escribir, sufro un bloqueo mental.

When I try to write, I suffer a mental block.

Tips for using bloqueo

  • Frequently used with de to specify what is blocked (for example, 'bloqueo de carreteras', 'bloqueo de información') and applied to both physical and abstract stoppages.

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