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proíbe-se

[pro-ˈi-bə-sə]
verb
it is forbidden / one forbids / is prohibited
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'proibir' with reflexive pronoun 'se', expressing an impersonal or passive prohibition
It is forbidden to smoke here.
Proíbe-se fumar aqui.
2. Used in official notices, signs, and regulations to indicate something is not allowed
Parking is prohibited in this area.
Proíbe-se estacionar nesta área.
3. One forbids or prohibits (impersonal construction)
One forbids entry without authorization.
Proíbe-se a entrada sem autorização.
Synonyms
é proibidonão se permiteveda-seinterdita-se
Antonyms
permite-seautoriza-seconsente-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proíbe-se
Standard usage in official signs and regulations
São Paulo
proíbe-se
Common in urban signage and formal contexts
Portugal
proíbe-se
Standard formal usage, commonly seen on official notices

Related Idioms & Phrases

proíbe-se a entrada
proíbe-se estacionar
proíbe-se fumar
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