proíbe

[pro-ˈi-bə]

verb

forbids, prohibits, bans

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'proibir' - to forbid or prohibit someone from doing something

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

A lei proíbe fumar em locais públicos.

2. To prevent or disallow an action or behavior

The school prohibits students from using cell phones during class.

A escola proíbe que os alunos usem celular durante a aula.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

proíbe

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

proíbe

Standard usage in European Portuguese

proíbe a entrada - forbids entry

proíbe o acesso - prohibits access

proíbe terminantemente - strictly forbids

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