is prevented

[ɪz prɪˈvɛntɪd]
verb phrase
é impedido/é prevenido/é evitado
1. third person singular present passive voice of 'prevent': to be stopped or hindered from doing something
The accident is prevented by the safety measures.
O acidente é impedido pelas medidas de segurança.
2. to be kept from happening or occurring
Inflation is prevented through monetary policy.
A inflação é evitada através da política monetária.
3. to be blocked or obstructed from taking action
She is prevented from leaving due to the lockdown.
Ela é impedida de sair devido ao confinamento.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'é impedido' is the most neutral and formal choice for passive voice constructions. In legal and safety contexts, both 'é impedido' and 'é evitado' are used interchangeably. The phrase is commonly found in official documents, news reports, and technical writing across both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is stoppedis hinderedis blockedis obstructedis forestalled
Antonyms / Antônimos
is allowedis permittedis enabledis encouraged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é impedido/é evitado
most common usage in standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
é impedido
commonly used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
é evitado
slightly more colloquial preference
Portugal
é impedido/é prevenido
European Portuguese may favor 'prevenido' in medical/safety contexts

Related Words

preventpreventionpreventivepreventedpreventingimpediment

Related Idioms & Phrases

is prevented from doing something
nothing is prevented when there's a will
is prevented at all costs
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