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    Prohibe (en. Prohibits)

    /pɾoˈiβe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To prevent something from being carried out or taking place.
    The law prohibits smoking in enclosed places.
    La ley prohíbe fumar en lugares cerrados.
    To determine that something is not allowed.
    The teacher prohibits copying in exams.
    El profesor prohíbe copiar en los exámenes.
    To reject or not allow the execution of an action.
    The community prohibits the construction of tall buildings.
    La comunidad prohíbe la construcción de edificios altos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prohibere', which means to not allow.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is not allowed
    Expression indicating that something is prohibited.
    no está permitido
    no smoking
    Indicates that smoking is not allowed in a place.
    prohibido fumar
    prohibit entry
    Denotes that access to a place is unauthorized.
    prohibir la entrada

    Related Words

    prohibition
    Action of prohibiting something.
    prohibición
    prohibitive
    That prevents the realization of something due to cost or nature.
    prohibitivo
    prohibits
    Third person singular form of the verb prohibir.
    prohibe

    Slang Meanings

    It is forbidden
    In this beach, swimming is prohibited after six.
    En esta playa está prohibido nadar después de las seis.
    You cannot
    Here, you cannot speak loudly.
    Aquí no se puede hablar en voz alta.