Bloquearse
Example: El ordenador puede bloquearse si abres demasiados programas.
Definition
"Bloquearse" means to become blocked or to freeze, often used to describe a computer or system that stops functioning properly, such as when it becomes unresponsive due to too many programs running at once.
Etymology
The verb "bloquearse" comes from the Spanish root "bloquear," which means to block or obstruct. It is derived from the French verb "bloquer," which traces back to the English word "block." The reflexive suffix "-se" indicates the action happens to the subject itself, emphasizing the system or object becoming blocked on its own.
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"Bloquearse" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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