This is the 5283rd most frequent Portuguese word.
proíbe
"Proíbe" means "prohibits."
Here, 'proíbe' is used to indicate a legal restriction on an activity.
A lei proíbe fumar em lugares públicos.
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
In this example, 'proíbe' indicates a personal rule or restriction enforced by the subject.
Ela proíbe que suas crianças comam muitos doces.
She prohibits her children from eating a lot of sweets.
Here, 'proíbe' is used to imply a cultural or ethical standard that discourages certain actions for societal harmony.