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    Prohibió (en. Banned)

    /pro.iˈβi.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To prevent or declare something illegal.
    The government prohibited the use of single-use plastics.
    El gobierno prohibió el uso de plásticos de un solo uso.
    To not allow the performance of an activity.
    The school prohibited the use of mobile phones in class.
    La escuela prohibió el uso de teléfonos móviles en clase.
    To establish a rule that prevents something.
    The boss prohibited discussing personal topics during meetings.
    El jefe prohibió que se hablaran de temas personales durante las reuniones.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prohibere', which means 'to prevent, to keep away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forbidden to speak
    Indicates that conversation is not allowed.
    prohibido hablar
    forbidden passage
    A sign that indicates that transit is not authorized in a place.
    prohibido el paso
    prohibited to smoke
    Warning indicating that smoking is not allowed in a certain area.
    prohibido fumar

    Related Words

    prohibition
    Action of prohibiting.
    prohibición
    interdiction
    Prohibition of something by authority.
    interdicción
    to veto
    To prohibit something by official decision.
    vetar

    Slang Meanings

    This is not allowed
    When I arrived, I was told that it was prohibited.
    Cuando llegué, me dijeron que eso estaba prohibido.
    It cannot be done
    In this area, taking photos is prohibited.
    En esta zona, tomar fotos está prohibido.