impasse
US /ˈɪm.pæs/
UK /ˈɪm.pæs/

1.
impasse, punto muerto
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock
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The negotiations reached an impasse.
Las negociaciones llegaron a un impasse.
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We've reached an impasse in our discussions.
Hemos llegado a un impasse en nuestras discusiones.