Spanish Conversation · Level 110
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Spanish word
bloquear
Pronunciation
IPA/blokeˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbblock
Example
Si alguien te molesta, bloquea su cuenta.
If someone bothers you, block their account.
More examples
La cortina bloquea la luz.
The curtain blocks the light.
Core concept
An obstruction that stops an action, access, or message.
Common phrases
bloquear una cuenta
block an account
bloquear el acceso
block access
bloquear a alguien
block someone
Similar words
impedir: Prevent an event or action from occurring by putting obstacles or measures in place.
cortar: Cut off a communication or supply midstream so it stops and does not continue.
silenciar: Mute a device, conversation, or user so sounds and notifications are no longer heard.
denegar: Refuse or reject an access request or permission so the request is not granted.
Definition in Spanish
Impedir o dificultar una acción, un acceso o una comunicación, ya sea de forma física, electrónica o figurada.
Word origin
The verb comes from Spanish bloque (from French bloc and ultimately from Germanic *blok/*block) combined with the suffix -ear, producing a verb meaning 'to obstruct' or 'stop'.
Usage tips
- In social media and messaging contexts, bloquear normally means a full cut-off (no contact or viewing), while silenciar or mutear only hide posts or notifications without removing access.