This is the 10806th most frequent Portuguese word.
impediram
"Impediram" means "they prevented" in English.
Usage: 'impediram' is used here to indicate an action taken by the guards to block or prevent access.
Os guardas impediram o acesso à área restrita.
The guards prevented access to the restricted area.
Usage: 'impediram' is employed to express an intervention to stop a potentially harmful situation.
Eles impediram que a criança se machucasse na brincadeira.
They prevented the child from getting hurt while playing.
Usage: 'impediram' describes a situation where rules caused an obstruction or delay in progress.