How to Say "i ban" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i ban” is “veto” — B2 level.

English → SpanishB2

veto

verbB2

blocking an activity

Si el plan es ir al cine, yo lo veto; prefiero ir a cenar.

If the plan is to go to the movies, I veto it; I'd rather go to dinner.

Yo veto cualquier decisión que no sea unánime.

I block any decision that isn't unanimous.

Cada vez que propongo pizza, mi hermano dice: '¡Veto!'

Every time I suggest pizza, my brother says: 'I veto it!'

For regular -ar verbs like 'vetar', the 'I' form (present) always ends in -o. This is why 'vetar' becomes 'veto'.

Mistake: “Yo vete la idea.”

Correction: Yo veto la idea. 'Vete' is a different form used for commands or wishes.

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