How to Say "prohibition" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “prohibition” is “prohibición” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una prohibición de fumar en todo el edificio.
There is a ban on smoking in the entire building.
El gobierno anunció la prohibición de plásticos de un solo uso.
The government announced the ban on single-use plastics.
La prohibición de circular por el centro comienza mañana.
The ban on driving through the city center starts tomorrow.
The '-ción' gender rule
Almost all words ending in '-ción' are feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word (e.g., la prohibición).
Using 'de' for what is banned
To say what is banned, use 'prohibición de' followed by the action or thing. Example: 'prohibición de estacionar' (parking ban).
The English 't' vs Spanish 'c'
Mistake: “prohibitión”
Correction: prohibición. In Spanish, we use a 'c' instead of a 't' for this ending.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el prohibición”
Correction: la prohibición. Remember that '-ción' endings always take the 'la' form.
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