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be prevented
[bi prɪˈventɪd]
verb phrase
ser impedido/evitado
1.
to be stopped or hindered from doing something; to be kept from occurring
The accident was prevented by quick action.
O acidente foi impedido por ação rápida.
2.
to be blocked or obstructed from happening
Disease can be prevented through vaccination.
A doença pode ser prevenida através da vacinação.
Synonyms
be stopped
be hindered
be blocked
be averted
be thwarted
Antonyms
be allowed
be permitted
be enabled
occur
happen
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser impedido/ser evitado
common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser impedido/ser prevenido
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser impedido/ser barrado
ser barrado is more colloquial
Portugal
ser impedido/ser evitado
similar to Brazilian usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
prevent from doing something
prevention is better than cure
cannot be prevented
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