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    Prohíbo (en. Prohibit)

    /pro'ibo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To prevent something from happening or being done.
    I prohibit access to the restricted area.
    Prohíbo el acceso al área restringida.
    To declare that something is not permitted.
    The law prohibits smoking in enclosed spaces.
    La ley prohíbe fumar en espacios cerrados.
    To order that a specific action not be carried out.
    The teacher prohibits the use of phones in class.
    El profesor prohíbe el uso de teléfonos en clase.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prohibere', which means to prevent or avoid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I can't do it
    Expression indicating that doing something is not allowed.
    no puedo hacerlo
    It is prohibited
    Indicates that something is not allowed by rules or laws.
    está prohibido
    Entry is prohibited
    Indicates that access to a specific place is not permitted.
    se prohíbe la entrada

    Related Words

    prohibition
    the action of prohibiting something.
    prohibición
    allowed
    that is authorized or accepted.
    permitido
    interdiction
    formal prohibition of doing something.
    interdicción

    Slang Meanings

    It's out of the question.
    Getting into that party is prohibited, forget it.
    Meterse en esa fiesta está prohíbo, olvídalo.
    There's no way that's happening.
    Asking him for that is prohibited, don't even try.
    Pedirle eso a él es prohíbo, ni lo intentes.