What is the Spanish word for "prohibition"?

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

English

prohibition

Spanish

prohibición

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Alternative translations of "prohibition"

prohibido

Examples of how to use "prohibition" in Spanish

English
A strict prohibition on alcohol existed.
Spanish
Existía una prohibición estricta sobre el alcohol.
English
The prohibition on smoking surprised many guests.
Spanish
La prohibición de fumar sorprendió a muchos invitados.
English
They supported the prohibition during the town meeting.
Spanish
Apoyaron la prohibición durante la reunión del pueblo.
English
A strict prohibition limited internet access at school.
Spanish
Una prohibición estricta limitó el acceso a Internet en la escuela.
English
Her protest challenged the new prohibition loudly.
Spanish
Su protesta desafió la nueva prohibición en voz alta.

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