word
Spanish
embargo
em-BAR-goh
ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
embargo
Dictionary meaning
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
History and origin
Spanish — 'embargar' (to bar).
Examples
- The trade embargo limited imports of agricultural goods.
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