proíbo

Proíbo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Portuguese verb proibir, meaning to prohibit or forbid. It is used to express that the speaker is imposing a rule or restriction in the moment of speaking, often in formal or administrative contexts as well as in everyday speech.

Etymology and form: Proibir comes from Latin prohibēre, formed from the prefix pro- and a root related to holding back. The form proíbo carries the acute accent on the í to indicate the stressed syllable in the present tense, distinguishing it from other forms such as proíbes and proíbem.

Conjugation overview: In the present indicative, the standard forms are: eu proíbo, tu proíbes, ele/ela proíbe, nós proibimos, vós proibís, eles/elas proíbem. The verb is regular in its conjugation patterns for the present, though accent marks are necessary to mark the correct pronunciation. Portuguese also uses the verb proibir in other tenses and moods (e.g., proibi in the preterite), but proíbo specifically denotes the current prohibition.

Usage: Proíbo is commonly used to issue or reinforce bans in various settings, such as workplaces, schools, public spaces, and regulatory texts. It can govern actions directly (Eu proíbo fumar neste recinto) or describe formal prohibitions (O regulamento proíbe a venda de bebidas alcoólicas a menores). The verb often appears with direct objects or infinitives, as in “proibir alguém de fazer algo” (to prohibit someone from doing something).

Related terms: Proibição (the act of prohibiting), proibido (prohibited), proibir versus permitir (to prohibit versus to permit). The term is associated with regulatory language, safety rules, and ethical or moral restrictions.

See also: Proibição, Proibitivo, Proibicionismo.