prohibit

[prəˈhɪbɪt]

verb

proibir

1. to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority

The government prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.

O governo proíbe a venda de álcool para menores.

2. to prevent someone from doing something

His injury prohibits him from playing in the match.

Sua lesão o impede de jogar na partida.

3. to make something impossible or prevent its occurrence

Bad weather prohibits outdoor activities today.

O mau tempo impede atividades ao ar livre hoje.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

proibir

most common usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

proibir

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

proibir

standard usage

Portugal

proibir

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

prohibit from doing something - impedir de fazer algo

strictly prohibited - estritamente proibido

law prohibits - a lei proíbe

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