Meaning
hindrance, obstacle
- an obstacle, impediment, or hindrance that slows down or prevents progress
- the state of being in someone's way
In a sentence
Spostati da lì per favore, sei solo d'intralcio ai soccorritori.
Please move away from there, you are only in the way of the rescuers.
I lavori stradali creano un continuo intralcio alla circolazione delle auto.
Roadwork creates a continuous hindrance to car traffic.
Non vogliamo causare alcun intralcio al regolare svolgimento della cerimonia.
We do not want to cause any hindrance to the regular running of the ceremony.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intralcio | masculine · singular |
| intralci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Extremely common in the fixed expressions 'essere d'intralcio' (to be in the way) and 'creare intralcio'.