This meaning of 'embargo' is almost always used when talking about countries, governments, and international trade. Think news headlines!

Context is Key

While the other meaning is about countries, this one is about individuals or companies. It's what happens when someone can't pay their debts and a court allows their property to be taken.

Personal vs. International

Don't Translate Literally

Think of 'sin embargo' as a fancy way to say 'but' or 'however'. It connects two ideas, where the second idea contrasts with or is an unexpected result of the first.

The 'However' Phrase: sin embargo

When 'sin embargo' connects two full sentences, it's often preceded by a period or a semicolon and followed by a comma, just like 'however' in English. Ex: 'Me gusta el frío; sin embargo, prefiero el verano.'

Punctuation Matters

Extremely common. One of the most important connecting phrases.

To keep the 'g' sound hard (like in 'go'), the spelling changes in some forms. Notice 'embargué' (I seized) and 'embargue' (a special form for wishes/commands). The 'u' is added to keep the sound right.

Spelling Change Alert!

Less common for learners, primarily used in legal/financial contexts.

Learn the complete meaning of 'embargo' in Spanish. Understand its use as a trade ban, a legal seizure, the verb 'embargar', and the essential phrase 'sin embargo' (however). Includes examples, conjugations, and usage tips.

embargar

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations