Spanish Word · Intermediate
traba
obstacle
Pronunciation: /ˈtɾaba/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "obstacle".
Example
Pero enseguida descubrió que las trabas para contar lo que pasó en el primer epicentro de la pandemia no solo las ponía el Partido Comunista Chino.
But he immediately found that obstacles to reporting what happened in the first epicentre of the pandemic were not only being imposed by the Chinese Communist Party.
Practice tips
- Practice traba out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.