This is the 10464th most frequent Catalan word.
prohibir
To forbid or prohibit.
Here, 'prohibir' is used in the context of enacting a ban or restriction by a governing body, indicating an official prohibition.
El govern vol prohibir fumar en espais públics.
The government wants to ban smoking in public spaces.
In this sentence, 'prohibir' is employed to express a personal interdiction or restriction set by parental authority, indicating a specific prohibition.
Els pares van prohibir jugar fora de casa a la nit.
The parents forbade playing outside at night.
In this example, 'prohibir' appears in the passive form, reflecting a general rule or policy stating something is not allowed.