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prohibición

pro-ee-bee-SYON/pɾo.i.βiˈθjon/

“prohibición” means “ban” in Spanish (A formal or legal rule stopping an action.).

ban

Also: prohibition, restriction
NounfB1
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A bright red circular sign with a thick white horizontal bar in the middle, placed in front of a green park entrance.

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Hay una prohibición de fumar en todo el edificio.

A2

There is a ban on smoking in the entire building.

El gobierno anunció la prohibición de plásticos de un solo uso.

B1

The government announced the ban on single-use plastics.

La prohibición de circular por el centro comienza mañana.

B2

The ban on driving through the city center starts tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • veto (veto)
  • impedimento (impediment)
  • restricción (restriction)

Antonyms

  • permiso (permission)
  • autorización (authorization)

Common Collocations

  • levantar la prohibición – to lift the ban
  • imponer una prohibición – to impose a ban
  • bajo prohibición – under a ban

Idioms & Expressions

  • saltarse la prohibición – to break a rule or ignore a ban

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "prohibición" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: prohibición

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The ban' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
prohibir(to forbid) — Verb
prohibido(forbidden) — Adjective
prohibitivo(prohibitive (usually regarding costs)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'prohibitio,' which comes from 'prohibere,' meaning to hold back or keep away.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: prohibitionFrench: prohibition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 'h' in prohibición pronounced?

No, the 'h' is completely silent in Spanish. You go straight from the 'o' sound to the 'i' sound.

When should I use 'prohibición' instead of 'prohibido'?

Use 'prohibición' when you are talking about the rule itself (e.g., 'The ban is new'). Use 'prohibido' when describing something that is not allowed (e.g., 'Smoking is forbidden').

Does this word always need 'la'?

Yes, it is a feminine noun, so it will always take feminine articles (la, una, las, unas) and adjectives.