hurdle

• Sustantivo que denota un obstáculo o dificultad que hay que superar, o una barrera física utilizada en competiciones de atletismo.

A noun referring to an obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome, or a physical barrier used in track and field events.

1. Athletic barrierA2formalsport

   A frame or barrier that athletes jump over during a race.

   Valla (atletismo)

   • The runner cleared the last hurdle and won the race.
   • She practiced jumping over hurdles every day.
   • The hurdles were set at different heights for the competition.

   Sinónimosbarrierjumpobstacle

2. Obstacle or difficultyB1formal

   A problem or difficulty that must be overcome.

   Obstáculo o dificultad

   • Lack of funding was the biggest hurdle for the project.
   • He overcame many hurdles to achieve his dream.
   • The first hurdle in the process is getting approval.

   Sinónimosbarbarrierblockdifficultyhindranceimpedimentobstacleobstructionsnagstumbling block

   Antónimosadvantageaidassistancebenefithelp

• Verbo que denota la acción de saltar sobre un obstáculo, o de superar una dificultad o un reto.

A verb used to indicate the act of jumping over an obstacle or overcoming a difficulty or challenge.

1. Jump over an obstacleB2formal

   To jump over something while running, especially in a race.

   Saltar un obstáculo

   • The athlete hurdled the barrier with ease.
   • He hurdled the fallen tree during the cross-country race.
   • She trained for months to learn how to hurdle properly.

   Sinónimosclearjumpleapskipvault

2. Overcome a difficultyB2informal

   To successfully deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle.

   Superar una dificultad

   • We need to hurdle these financial challenges first.
   • She hurdled every objection during the negotiation.
   • The team hurdled the technical issues and launched the product on time.

   Sinónimosbeatclearconquermasterovercomesurmounttackle

   Antónimoscapitulatefailfloundersuccumbyield