obstacle
nounmasculine/ẽˈtɾavɨ/medium
en·tra·ve
Definition
An obstacle, hindrance, or impediment that delays or prevents the accomplishment of something.
The new regulations became an obstacle to trade.
Language was no obstacle to their friendship.
Common collocations
pose an obstacleremove an obstaclemajor obstaclelegal obstacle
Etymology
De 'entravar', do latim 'trabem', 'trabs' (trave, viga).