This is the 13219th most frequent Spanish word.
prohibió
"Prohibió" means "prohibited" or "forbade."
The verb 'prohibió' is used in the third person singular past tense (preterite) referring to the action of forbidding something done by the teacher.
La maestra prohibió a los estudiantes usar teléfonos durante la clase.
The teacher banned the students from using phones during class.
Here, 'prohibió' reflects a formal or legal action of forbidding, done by the government, emphasizing authority.
El gobierno prohibió fumar en lugares públicos para proteger la salud de los ciudadanos.
The government prohibited smoking in public places to protect the health of citizens.
In this sentence, 'prohibió' is used in an interpersonal or informal context, showing a restriction imposed by an individual in a specific setting.