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banned

[/bænd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
banido/proibido
1. officially or legally prevented from doing something or from being present
The book was banned from schools.
O livro foi banido das escolas.
2. excluded or prevented from participating in an activity
He was banned from the stadium for violent behavior.
Ele foi proibido de entrar no estádio por comportamento violento.
3. forbidden or not allowed by law or rule
Smoking is banned in public buildings.
Fumar é proibido em prédios públicos.
NYC Slang
banned from the spot / not allowed in the place
Synonyms
prohibitedforbiddenbarredexcludedoutlawed
Antonyms
allowedpermittedauthorizedapprovedunbanned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
banido/proibido
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
banido
Slightly more formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
proibido
Common colloquial alternative
Portugal
banido/proibido
Standard European Portuguese equivalents

Related Idioms & Phrases

banned substance
banned from entry
get banned
lifetime ban
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