is forbidden

[/ɪz fərˈbɪdən/]
verb phrase
é proibido
1. something is not allowed or permitted by law, rule, or authority
Smoking is forbidden in this building.
Fumar é proibido neste prédio.
2. something is prohibited or banned
Entry is forbidden without a valid ticket.
A entrada é proibida sem um ingresso válido.
3. something is not permitted due to social, cultural, or religious reasons
This behavior is forbidden in our culture.
Este comportamento é proibido em nossa cultura.
In Brazil, 'é proibido' is commonly seen on signs in public spaces and is understood universally. The phrase reflects the importance of formal rules and regulations in Brazilian society. In the USA, this phrase appears frequently in workplace policies, school regulations, and public notices. Culturally, what is considered 'forbidden' can vary significantly between Brazil and the USA based on different legal systems and social norms.
NYC Slang
it's a no-go / that's off-limits
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is prohibitedis bannedis not allowedis disallowedis outlawed
Antonyms / Antônimos
is allowedis permittedis authorizedis legalis encouraged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é proibido
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
é proibido / tá proibido
informal contraction common in casual speech
São Paulo
é proibido
standard formal usage
Portugal
é proibido / está proibido
similar usage but with slight preference for 'está proibido' in formal contexts

Related Words

prohibitionbanrestrictionforbidden fruittaboooff-limits

Related Idioms & Phrases

forbidden fruit is the sweetest
off-limits
against the rules
no entry
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