Aussprachehilfe
- Beginners often struggle with the 'r' sound, which is a single tap or trill of the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
- Another common error is misplacing the stress. Remember, it falls on the 'bi' syllable: pro-hi-BEER.
Beispiele nach Niveau
Se prohíbe fumar en todos los espacios públicos cerrados.
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public spaces.
The verb 'prohibir' is often used in the passive voice with 'se'.
La ley prohíbe la venta de alcohol a menores de 18 años.
The law prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors under 18.
Here, 'prohibir' is used actively with 'la ley' as the subject.
Mis padres me prohibieron ir a la fiesta anoche.
My parents forbade me from going to the party last night.
In this sentence, 'prohibir' takes an indirect object pronoun ('me') to indicate who is being forbidden.
El médico le prohibió comer dulces por su diabetes.
The doctor forbade him/her from eating sweets due to his/her diabetes.
Similar to the previous example, 'le' is the indirect object pronoun.
Está prohibido estacionar aquí entre las 8 a.m. y las 6 p.m.
It is forbidden to park here between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
'Está prohibido' is a common impersonal construction.
El profesor nos prohibió usar los teléfonos durante el examen.
The teacher forbade us from using phones during the exam.
'Nos' is the indirect object pronoun, indicating 'us'.
La entrada a la zona de construcción está prohibida para personal no autorizado.
Entry to the construction zone is prohibited for unauthorized personnel.
'Está prohibida' agrees in gender and number with 'la entrada'.
La empresa prohíbe el uso de redes sociales durante el horario laboral.
The company prohibits the use of social media during working hours.
Another example of 'prohibir' used actively with an organization as the subject.
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Está prohibido fumar aquí.
It is forbidden to smoke here.
La ley prohíbe la discriminación.
The law prohibits discrimination.
Mi médico me prohibió el azúcar.
My doctor forbade me sugar (told me not to eat sugar).
Se prohíbe la entrada a menores de 18 años.
Entry is forbidden to minors under 18.
¿Por qué lo prohíben?
Why do they prohibit it?
Han prohibido los fuegos artificiales en la ciudad.
They have prohibited fireworks in the city.
El reglamento prohíbe comer en la biblioteca.
The regulations prohibit eating in the library.
No puedes hacer eso, está prohibido.
You can't do that, it's forbidden.
Le prohibieron salir de casa.
They forbade him from leaving the house.
Se prohíbe tirar basura.
Littering is prohibited.
Tipps
Basic use of prohibir
The most common way to use prohibir is with an infinitive verb (the 'to do' form). For example, 'Se prohíbe fumar' means 'Smoking is forbidden'.
No vs prohibir
While 'no' simply negates an action, prohibir implies a formal rule or law. 'No correr' means 'don't run' (a suggestion), but 'Se prohíbe correr' means 'running is forbidden' (a rule).
Pronunciation practice
Pay attention to the 'h' in prohibir, which is silent. The 'i' is pronounced like the 'ee' in 'see'. Practice saying 'pro-ee-BEER'.
Common phrases with prohibir
You'll often see 'Se prohíbe...' (It is forbidden...) on signs. For example, 'Se prohíbe el paso' means 'No entry' or 'Passage is forbidden'.
Conjugation of prohibir
In the present tense, prohibir conjugates like a regular -ir verb, but with a slight irregularity in the 'yo' form: 'yo prohíbo'. Other forms: 'tú prohíbes', 'él/ella/usted prohíbe', 'nosotros prohibimos', 'vosotros prohibís', 'ellos/ellas/ustedes prohíben'.
Using 'estar prohibido'
You can also use 'estar prohibido' (to be forbidden) with a noun. For example, 'El uso del móvil está prohibido' means 'Mobile phone use is forbidden'.
Formal vs informal prohibition
Prohibir is always quite formal. For more informal 'don't do that' situations, you'd use 'no + verb' or 'no + noun'.
Beware of false friends
While similar to 'prohibit' in English, remember that prohibir specifically means to forbid by authority, not just to prevent something.
Public signs
You'll frequently encounter 'Se prohíbe...' signs in public spaces throughout Spanish-speaking countries. Knowing this phrase is very practical for understanding local rules.
Subjunctive with prohibir
When expressing that someone forbids another person from doing something, you'll often use the subjunctive. For example, 'Mi madre me prohíbe que salga tarde' (My mother forbids me from going out late).
Teste dich selbst 36 Fragen
Imagine you are a park ranger. Write a short sign (1-2 sentences) for a park trail that prohibits picking flowers. Use 'prohibir' correctly.
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Sample answer
Está prohibido recoger las flores. Por favor, disfruten sin tocarlas.
You are making a list of rules for a community pool. Write one rule (1-2 sentences) prohibiting running. Use 'prohibir' correctly.
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Sample answer
Se prohíbe correr en la piscina. Es importante para la seguridad de todos.
Your town council is discussing a new law. Write a short statement (1-2 sentences) about a law that prohibits littering. Use 'prohibir' correctly.
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Sample answer
La nueva ley prohíbe tirar basura en las calles. Necesitamos mantener la ciudad limpia.
¿Qué está prohibido en el cine?
Read this passage:
En este cine, está prohibido usar teléfonos celulares durante la película. También, no se permite traer comida de afuera. Hay una cafetería adentro si deseas algo.
¿Qué está prohibido en el cine?
El pasaje dice 'está prohibido usar teléfonos celulares durante la película.'
El pasaje dice 'está prohibido usar teléfonos celulares durante la película.'
¿Por qué hay una multa para fumar en el hotel?
Read this passage:
El reglamento del hotel dice que está prohibido fumar en todas las habitaciones. Si alguien fuma, tendrá que pagar una multa. Hay áreas designadas para fumar afuera.
¿Por qué hay una multa para fumar en el hotel?
El pasaje indica que 'está prohibido fumar en todas las habitaciones' y que por ello se paga una multa.
El pasaje indica que 'está prohibido fumar en todas las habitaciones' y que por ello se paga una multa.
¿Dónde está permitido tomar fotos en el museo?
Read this passage:
En el museo, las cámaras están prohibidas en algunas salas para proteger las obras de arte. Sin embargo, en otras áreas, puedes tomar fotos sin flash. Pregunta al personal si tienes dudas.
¿Dónde está permitido tomar fotos en el museo?
El pasaje dice 'en otras áreas, puedes tomar fotos sin flash'.
El pasaje dice 'en otras áreas, puedes tomar fotos sin flash'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'prohibir'?
'Prohibir' means to forbid, often by law or rule. Option A correctly applies this to a law about smoking.
What is a synonym for 'prohibir'?
'Vetar' also means to forbid or prohibit, especially officially.
Which of these is most likely to be 'prohibido'?
Talking loudly in a library is commonly forbidden to maintain quiet.
If something is 'prohibido', it means it is allowed.
'Prohibido' means forbidden or prohibited, the opposite of allowed.
A parent can 'prohibir' a child from eating too much candy.
Parents often forbid or restrict certain activities for their children.
You would use 'prohibir' to say you like something very much.
'Prohibir' means to forbid, not to express liking for something.
This sentence talks about the government forbidding smoking in public places. The verb 'prohibir' fits perfectly here.
This sentence indicates that 'my parents forbid me from staying out late'. The verb 'prohibir' is conjugated correctly for 'mis padres'.
This sentence means 'the use of mobile phones is forbidden here'. 'Prohibido' is the past participle used as an adjective.
El ayuntamiento decidió ___ el consumo de alcohol en las calles del centro.
The context implies a restriction on alcohol consumption, making 'prohibir' (to forbid) the most suitable option. 'Permitir' means to permit, 'fomentar' means to encourage, and 'aprobar' means to approve.
Las normas escolares ___ el uso de teléfonos móviles durante las clases.
School rules often restrict phone use in class, so 'prohibir' (to forbid) fits best. 'Facilitar' means to facilitate, 'exigir' means to demand, and 'promover' means to promote.
En este parque está estrictamente ___ hacer fogatas por el riesgo de incendios.
Given the fire risk, 'prohibido' (forbidden) is the correct word. 'Aconsejado' means advised, 'permitido' means permitted, and 'sugerido' means suggested.
La ley ___ la discriminación por motivos de raza o religión.
Laws aim to prevent discrimination, so 'prohíbe' (forbids) is the appropriate choice. 'Establece' means establishes, 'permite' means permits, and 'tolera' means tolerates.
Debido a la pandemia, se tuvo que ___ el acceso a ciertos espacios públicos.
In a pandemic, access is often restricted or forbidden. 'Prohibir' (to forbid) is a strong fit. 'Restringir' (to restrict) is also possible but 'prohibir' implies a more absolute ban.
Los padres tienen la autoridad de ___ a sus hijos ciertas actividades peligrosas.
Parents often forbid dangerous activities for their children. 'Prohibir' (to forbid) is the most fitting word. 'Aconsejar' means to advise, 'permitir' means to permit, and 'sugerir' means to suggest.
Las nuevas regulaciones buscan _______ la pesca excesiva en la zona, protegiendo así el ecosistema marino.
The sentence indicates that the new regulations aim to stop excessive fishing, making 'prohibir' (to forbid) the correct choice.
A pesar de las protestas, el gobierno decidió _______ el uso de drones en áreas urbanas por motivos de seguridad.
The phrase 'a pesar de las protestas' (despite the protests) implies a restrictive action, so 'prohibir' (to forbid) fits the context of restricting drone use.
La ley municipal va a _______ la construcción de edificios altos cerca de la costa para preservar el paisaje.
The goal is to preserve the landscape, suggesting a prohibition on building tall structures, thus 'prohibir' (to forbid) is correct.
El reglamento interno de la empresa busca _______ el consumo de alimentos en ciertas áreas de trabajo por razones de higiene.
For hygiene reasons, the company's internal regulations would aim to restrict or forbid food consumption, making 'prohibir' (to forbid) the appropriate word.
Con el fin de mantener la tranquilidad, el condominio ha decidido _______ la celebración de fiestas ruidosas después de medianoche.
To maintain tranquility, the condominium would forbid noisy parties, so 'prohibir' (to forbid) is the correct option.
La nueva normativa sanitaria pretende _______ la venta ambulante de productos perecederos sin las licencias adecuadas.
The sanitary regulations would aim to forbid the sale of perishable products without proper licenses, thus 'prohibir' (to forbid) is the accurate choice.
This sentence describes a government decision to forbid the sale of alcohol after a certain time, using 'prohibir' correctly in an infinitive form after 'decidió'.
This uses the passive 'se ha prohibido' to indicate that parking has been forbidden, which is common for rules and regulations. 'Estacionar' (to park) is the action being forbidden.
Here, 'la ley' (the law) is the subject and 'prohíbe' (forbids) is the conjugated verb, directly stating what the law prohibits.
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Basic use of prohibir
The most common way to use prohibir is with an infinitive verb (the 'to do' form). For example, 'Se prohíbe fumar' means 'Smoking is forbidden'.
No vs prohibir
While 'no' simply negates an action, prohibir implies a formal rule or law. 'No correr' means 'don't run' (a suggestion), but 'Se prohíbe correr' means 'running is forbidden' (a rule).
Pronunciation practice
Pay attention to the 'h' in prohibir, which is silent. The 'i' is pronounced like the 'ee' in 'see'. Practice saying 'pro-ee-BEER'.
Common phrases with prohibir
You'll often see 'Se prohíbe...' (It is forbidden...) on signs. For example, 'Se prohíbe el paso' means 'No entry' or 'Passage is forbidden'.
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Mehr general Wörter
a causa de
A2For the reason of; owing to.
a condición de que
B2On condition that, provided that, or given that.
a dónde
A1To what place or destination?
a lo mejor
A2Maybe; perhaps.
a menos que
B1Unless.
a no ser que
B2Unless; should it not be that.
a pesar de
B1In spite of; despite.
a_pesar_de
B2In spite of; notwithstanding; despite.
a propósito
B2By the way, on purpose; incidentally; or intentionally.
a raíz de
B2As a result of; following directly from.
