ostacolo
obstacle
noun oh-STAH-koh-loh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'obstaculum'
Also means
hurdle
Usage Note
Ostacolo is masculine and stresses the second syllable, a frequent pitfall for learners. In athletics, i 110 metri a ostacoli are the hurdles, and superare un ostacolo means 'to overcome an obstacle'.
Examples
"Il fiume è un ostacolo naturale."
Natural Translation
The river is a natural obstacle.
Literal Translation
The river is an obstacle natural.
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