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ingombro

obstruction

noun een-GOHM-broh Rare

Also means

bulk

Usage Note

Ingombro refers to something that physically blocks or clutters a space. In everyday speech you might hear essere d'ingombro (to be in the way); in logistics it indicates the volume or bulk of cargo. Unlike ostacolo (obstacle), ingombro stresses the nuisance of taking up space rather than blocking movement outright.

Examples

"Le scatole creano ingombro nel corridoio."

Natural Translation

The boxes create an obstruction in the hallway.

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