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"Prohibir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to prohibit", and "aconsejar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to advise". Learn more about the difference between "prohibir" and "aconsejar" below.
prohibir(
proy
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beer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to prohibit
El gobierno prohibió fumar en restaurantes y lugares públicos.The government prohibited smoking in restaurants and public places.
b. to forbid
El médico le prohibió beber alcohol y fumar en su última revisión médica.The doctor forbade him from drinking alcohol and smoking in his last check-up.
c. to ban
Prohibieron la lectura de ese libro en la escuela durante muchos años.That book was banned from being read in the school for many years.
aconsejar(
ah
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kohn
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seh
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hahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to suggest)
a. to advise
Las autoridades aconsejan permanecer adentro durante la tormenta.The authorities advise everyone to stay inside during the storm.
b. to recommend
El médico le aconsejó reposo para curar su lesión de rodilla.The doctor recommended rest to help his knee recover.
a. to make advisable
La gran afluencia de turistas aconseja restringir la entrada al parque.The huge tourist influx makes limiting access to the park advisable.
aconsejarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
