prohibido
“prohibido” means “forbidden” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
forbidden, prohibited
Also: banned
📝 In Action
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido en este hospital.
A1Smoking is strictly forbidden in this hospital.
Es una zona prohibida; no puedes pasar.
A2It is a prohibited zone; you cannot enter.
La entrada de perros está prohibida en la playa.
A1The entry of dogs is prohibited on the beach.
prohibited
Also: forbidden
📝 In Action
El director ha prohibido el uso de móviles en clase.
B1The director has prohibited the use of cell phones in class.
Las armas habían sido prohibidas antes de la reunión.
B2The weapons had been forbidden before the meeting.
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Quick Quiz: prohibido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'prohibido' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *prohibēre*, meaning 'to hold back, to keep off, or to prevent.' The structure of the word is very similar across many modern languages.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prohibido' the same as 'no permitido'?
Yes, they mean the same thing, but 'prohibido' is usually stronger and more formal, often used for official rules or laws. 'No permitido' (not permitted) is a little softer.
How do I conjugate the base verb 'prohibir'?
The verb 'prohibir' (to prohibit) is generally regular, but it has an accent mark on the 'i' in most forms (e.g., 'yo prohíbo,' 'tú prohíbes'). This accent ensures the 'i' and 'o' are pronounced separately, not as a single sound.