impide
im-PEE-deh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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!
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E to I' Change
This word comes from the verb 'impedir.' In many forms, the 'e' in the middle changes to an 'i' when you stress that part of the word.
Talking about people
When 'impide' stops a person from doing something, we often use the word 'que' followed by a special 'wish/possibility' verb form (e.g., 'impide que yo vaya').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Adding 'from'
Mistake: "Using 'impide de' to mean 'prevents from'."
Correction: Just say 'impide' followed by the action. Use 'impide salir' instead of 'impide de salir'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Forcefulness
Use 'impide' when an obstacle makes something totally impossible. If it just makes it harder, use 'dificulta' instead.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: impide
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'The rain prevents the party'?
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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'.