Prohibición (en. Prohibition)

pro-i-bi-'θjon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of preventing someone from doing something.
The prohibition of smoking in public spaces is a health measure.
La prohibición de fumar en espacios públicos es una medida de salud.
Legal or moral restriction that prevents the carrying out of an activity.
The prohibition of drug trafficking is a priority in law.
La prohibición del tráfico de drogas es una prioridad en la ley.
Rule that prevents the execution of an act.
The exit prohibition was imposed for security reasons.
La prohibición de salida fue impuesta por razones de seguridad.

Etymology

From Latin 'prohibitio', meaning the action of prohibiting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no entry
Indicates that access to a certain area is not allowed.
prohibido pasar
alcohol prohibition
Regulation that limits or prevents the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
prohibición de alcohol
arms prohibition
Restriction on the possession or use of weapons.
prohibición de armas

Related Words

to prohibit
To prevent the execution of something.
prohibir
to allow
To authorize something that was prohibited.
permitir
license
Authorization that allows doing something that is normally prohibited.
licencia

Slang Meanings

Snowball
That place is a snowball; you can't enter.
Ese lugar es una bola de nieve; no se puede entrar.
Rosary
That party is a rosary; making noise is prohibited.
Esa fiesta es un rosario; está prohibido hacer ruido.