What does interferir in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word interferir in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use interferir in Portuguese.

The word interferir in Portuguese means intervene, interfere, cause interference with, interfere, , interferir, intervir, intrometer-se, intervir, interferir, impactar, intrometer-se, imiscuir-se, interferir, perturbar, interferir, perturbar, interferir, interferir, obstruir, interferir. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word interferir

intervene

verbo transitivo (intervir, intrometer-se)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

interfere

verbo transitivo (causar dano ou prejuízo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

cause interference with

verbo transitivo (dificultar recepção, afetar)

interfere

(física (causar interferência)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

interferir, intervir

intransitive verb (meddle) (intrometer)

Mike interferiu quando o filho estava jogando futebol americano e foi banido de assistir aos jogos.
Mike interfered when his son was playing football, and was banned from attending his games.

intrometer-se

intransitive verb (interfere)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
It's none of your business, so please stop meddling!

intervir

intransitive verb (formal (step in, interfere)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The quarrel was getting out of hand, but no one dared interpose.

interferir

(impede [sth]) (impedir algo de funcionar corretamente)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O microondas interferia com o sinal.
The microwave interfered with the signal.

impactar

(have impact: on [sth])

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Pressure from work is impinging on his personal life.

intrometer-se, imiscuir-se

(interfere in [sth])

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Don't meddle in their quarrel; you'll regret it if you do.

interferir

phrasal verb, intransitive (figurative, informal (actions: interfere)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
I wish that instead of butting in, my mom would let me deal with things my way.

perturbar, interferir

transitive verb (activity: interrupt)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O barulho lá fora perturbou o trabalho de Roberto.
The noise outside disturbed Robert's work.

perturbar, interferir

transitive verb (interrupt: sleep)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
A preocupação com o exame que se aproximava perturbou o sono de Linda.
Worry about the forthcoming exam disturbed Linda's sleep.

interferir

(meddle in [sth]) (intrometer-se em algo)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Minha irmã está sempre interferindo na minha vida amorosa.
My sister is always interfering in my love life.

obstruir, interferir

transitive verb (broadcast: block) (transmissão, emissão: bloquear)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
As forças militares tentaram obstruir as comunicações dos manifestantes.
The military tried to jam the protesters' communications.

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