What is the Spanish word for "forbid"?

Learn how to say "forbid" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

forbid

Spanish

prohibir

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Alternative translations of "forbid"

vetar
impedir
negar
excluir

Examples of how to use "forbid" in Spanish

English
I forbid you to go to that party!
Spanish
¡Te prohíbo que vayas a esa fiesta!
English
My teacher forbids us from using phones.
Spanish
Mi profesor nos prohíbe usar teléfonos.
English
My parents forbade me to go.
Spanish
Mis padres me prohibieron ir.
English
The guard is forbidding entry right now.
Spanish
El guardia está prohibiendo la entrada en este momento.
English
She has forbidden him from driving alone.
Spanish
Ella le ha prohibido que conduzca solo.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "forbid" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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