impediscono

Impediscono is the third-person plural present indicative form of impedire, an Italian transitive verb meaning to prevent, to hinder, or to obstruct. The infinitive impedire corresponds to the English “to prevent.” The verb is commonly used to describe actions or measures that stop someone or something from occurring or entering.

Usage and grammar

Impedire takes a direct object when used transitively, as in Le barriere impediscono l’ingresso (The barriers prevent entry). It can also be used with a subordinate clause introduced by che to express prevention of an action, for example Le norme impediscono che si faccia qualcosa (The rules prevent something from being done). A common construction is impedire a qualcuno di fare qualcosa, meaning to prevent someone from doing something, as in Le misure impediscono ai cittadini di entrare senza autorizzazione (The measures prevent citizens from entering without authorization).

Etymology and related terms

The verb derives from Latin impedire, related to impedimentum, meaning hindrance or obstacle. In Italian, related forms include impedimento (noun) for “hindrance” or “obstacle,” and a variety of related verbs such as ostacolare (to obstruct) and precludere (to preclude), which share a similar semantic field.

See also

impedimento, ostacolare, precludere, impedire construction with che or di to indicate prevention. The term is widely used in legal, security, and everyday contexts to describe actions that restrict access, participation, or progress.