How to Say "obstruction" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “obstruction” is “bloqueo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
general object preventing passage
Examples
Hay un bloqueo en la carretera principal debido a un accidente.
There is a blockage on the main road due to an accident.
La policía levantó el bloqueo que impedía el paso de los camiones.
The police lifted the road closure that was preventing the trucks from passing.
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember that 'bloqueo' is a masculine noun, so you always use 'el' or 'un' before it (e.g., 'el bloqueo').
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “La bloqueo.”
Correction: El bloqueo. The word ends in '-o', which is a common sign of a masculine noun.
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