hindrance
nounmasculine/iʃˈtoɾvu/medium
es·tor·vo
Definition
A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
The fallen tree was a hindrance to traffic.
Lack of funding is a major hindrance to the project.
Common collocations
pose a hindranceremove a hindrancemajor hindrance
Etymology
Do verbo 'estorvar', do latim 'exturbare' (expulsar, perturbar).