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    Prohibido (en. Forbidden)

    /pɾohi'βiðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that cannot be done according to a rule or law.
    It is forbidden to smoke in public places.
    Es prohibido fumar en lugares públicos.
    Indicates that something is illegal or restricted.
    Access to that area is forbidden.
    El acceso a esa área está prohibido.
    Used to express an explicit prohibition.
    The use of mobile phones is forbidden during the exam.
    Está prohibido el uso de teléfonos móviles durante el examen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prohibitus', participle of 'prohibere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is not forbidden
    indicates that something is permitted.
    no es prohibido
    forbidden to enter
    indicates that access is not allowed.
    prohibido entrar
    forbidden to smoke
    indicates that smoking is not allowed in a specific place.
    prohibido fumar

    Related Words

    prohibition
    Act of prohibiting something.
    prohibición
    prohibitory
    Quality of prohibiting.
    prohibitoriedad

    Slang Meanings

    Forbidden, but done anyway.
    At the party, even though it was forbidden, everyone was drinking.
    En la fiesta, aunque estaba prohibido, todos estaban bebiendo.
    What shouldn't be done, but is attempted.
    That place is forbidden, but I dared to enter.
    Ese lugar es prohibido, pero me atreví a entrar.