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.
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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