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    Prohibir (en. Prohibit)

    /pɾo.i'βiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Preventing something from taking place.
    The law prohibits smoking in enclosed spaces.
    La ley prohíbe fumar en lugares cerrados.
    Making something not permitted.
    The teacher prohibits the use of cell phones in class.
    El maestro prohíbe el uso del celular en clase.
    Declaring that something is not lawful.
    The government has banned the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors.
    El gobierno ha prohibido la venta de bebidas alcohólicas a menores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prohibere', which means 'to stop before it happens'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no talking allowed
    Talking is not allowed.
    prohibido hablar
    no entry
    Area where entry is not permitted.
    prohibido el paso
    it is prohibited
    Doing something is not allowed.
    está prohibido

    Related Words

    prohibition
    The act of prohibiting.
    prohibición
    prohibitive
    That prohibits or limits something.
    prohibitivo
    prohibitory
    Tending to prohibit.
    prohibitorio

    Slang Meanings

    Not allowed.
    In this bar, drinking on the dance floor is prohibited.
    En este bar, beber en la pista está prohibido.
    Prohibited, forget about it.
    If you want to enter, forget about what is prohibited.
    Si quieres entrar, olvídate de lo que está prohibido.