How to Say "to interpose" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to interpose” is “interponer” — B2 level.
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verbB2
to insert oneself or something into a situation
Examples
No debes interponer obstáculos en el camino.
You shouldn't place obstacles in the way.
Interpuso su mano para evitar que la puerta se cerrara.
He put his hand in the middle to prevent the door from closing.
Se interpuso entre los dos peleadores para detener la riña.
He stepped in between the two fighters to stop the brawl.
Using 'se' for people
When a person physically moves themselves between two things, we add 'se' (interponerse). For example: 'Él se interpuso' (He got in the way).
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