atravancar

Senses

1. 1.

   to obstruct, to block

   to physically block a passage or space with objects

2. 2.

   to hinder, to hamper

   to create obstacles or difficulties for something or someone

3. 3.

   to clutter

   to fill or cover with scattered objects in a disorganized way

Examples

• "Os carros estacionados atravancam a rua todos os dias."

  The parked cars block the street every day.

• "Não deixe essas caixas atravancarem a passagem."

  Don't let those boxes obstruct the passage.

• "A burocracia atravanca o desenvolvimento de novos projetos."

  Bureaucracy hinders the development of new projects.

Usage

Common in both literal (physical obstruction) and figurative (creating difficulties) contexts. Often used with direct objects like "a rua," "a passagem," "o caminho," or abstract nouns like "o processo" or "o trabalho." Regular -ar verb conjugation.