Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
interferir
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɾfeˈɾiɾ/
Meaning
- verbinterfere with
Example
El ruido interfiere en la conversación.
Noise interferes with the conversation.
More examples
No dejes que las opiniones ajenas interfieran en tu decisión.
Don't let other people's opinions interfere in your decision.
Core concept
A hand inserted between two people talking, muffling their conversation.
Common phrases
interferir en
interfere in
interferir con
interfere with
interferir en la comunicación
interfere in communication
Similar words
interrumpir: Stops or breaks an action or conversation by cutting in midstream.
entrometerse: Inserts oneself into other people's affairs without permission, offering unwanted input.
molestar: Causes annoyance or minor distress that disrupts comfort or routine.
Definition in Spanish
Impedir o dificultar el curso normal de algo al introducirse o ejercer influencia en ello.
Word origin
Comes from Latin interferre (inter- 'between' + ferre 'to carry') and keeps the notion of coming between and hindering the normal course of something.
Usage tips
- Interferir commonly describes factors, signals, or processes that obstruct a course; for intrusive action toward people Spanish usually uses entrometerse and for a brief stop interrumpir.