estorbar

Estorbar is a Spanish verb that means to bother, to hinder, to obstruct, or to inconvenience someone or something.

Meaning:

1. To bother or annoy — causing discomfort or irritation to a person.
2. To hinder or obstruct — to create an obstacle or prevent progress or movement.

Breakdown:

• Parts: The verb "estorbar" is a regular verb ending in -ar.
• It is often used in contexts where someone or something is getting in the way physically or metaphorically.

Examples:

• No quiero estorbar tu trabajo.
  (I don’t want to bother/interfere with your work.)
• Las cajas estorban el pasillo.
  (The boxes obstruct the hallway.)

Synonyms:

• Molestar (to bother, to annoy)
• Obstaculizar (to obstruct)
• Impedir (to prevent, to impede)

Antonyms:

• Ayudar (to help)
• Facilitar (to make easier, to facilitate)

In summary, "estorbar" generally refers to causing inconvenience or creating an obstacle, either physically or in terms of interfering with activities.