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    Prohibió (en. Banned)

    /pɾo.i.βiˈo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose a prohibition on something.
    The government prohibited the consumption of alcohol on the beach.
    El gobierno prohibió el consumo de alcohol en la playa.
    To prevent the execution of an action.
    The school prohibited the use of mobile phones.
    La escuela prohibió el uso de teléfonos móviles.
    To declare something illegal.
    The law prohibited the sale of certain medicines without a prescription.
    La ley prohibió la venta de ciertos medicamentos sin receta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prohibere', which means 'to stop or prevent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no entry
    Entry is prohibited to unauthorized persons.
    prohibido entrar
    no smoking
    Smoking is not allowed in this place.
    prohibido fumar
    prohibited act
    An act that is against the rules or the law.
    hecho prohibido

    Related Words

    prohibition
    Action of prohibiting something.
    prohibición
    prohibitor
    That prevents or prohibits.
    prohibitor
    interdict
    Prohibition of an act or right.
    interdicción

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'to give the prohibition' refers to giving a strict order.
    The boss gave the prohibition to leave early.
    El jefe dio la prohibición de salir antes de hora.
    Being 'on the blacklist' implies that something is prohibited.
    That movie is blacklisted here.
    Esa película está en la lista negra aquí.