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"Banned" is an adjective which is often translated as "prohibido", and "forbidden" is an adjective which is also often translated as "prohibido". Learn more about the difference between "banned" and "forbidden" below.
banned
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. prohibido
Davis was arrested for the distribution of banned substances.Davis fue detenido por haber distribuido sustancias prohibidas.
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forbidden(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. prohibido
Swimming is forbidden in this area.Nadar está prohibido en esta área.
a. tabú
Politics is a forbidden topic when the family comes together for Thanksgiving.La política es un tema tabú cuando la familia se junta para el Día de Acción de Gracias.
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