impide
“impide” means “prevents” in Spanish (when something makes an action impossible).
prevents, stops
Also: hinders, hampers
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El tráfico impide que lleguemos a tiempo.
B1The traffic prevents us from arriving on time.
Su lesión le impide jugar el partido.
B1His injury stops him from playing the game.
¡Impide que se cierre la puerta!
B2Stop the door from closing!
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: impide
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How would you say 'The rain prevents the party'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'impedire', which literally meant 'to shackle the feet' (im- 'in' + pes 'foot'). Imagine something tying your feet so you can't move forward!
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'impide' a command or a statement?
It can be both! It is a statement when talking about 'he, she, or it' (e.g., 'He prevents'), but it is also a command you would give to a friend (e.g., 'Prevent this!').
What is the base form of this word?
The base form (infinitive) is 'impedir'.