Spanish Conversation · Level 154
30 words
Spanish word
vedado
Pronunciation
IPA/beˈðaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveoff-limits
Example
Este bosque está vedado al público.
This forest is off-limits to the public.
More examples
El acceso está vedado por razones de seguridad.
Access is off-limits for security reasons.
Core concept
A locked gate with a 'Vedado al público' sign.
Common phrases
está vedado
off-limits
uso vedado
use prohibited
sitio vedado
no-entry area
Similar words
prohibido: Behavior or entry is forbidden under regulation or law, often subject to penalties.
cerrado: Premises or passage are shut and unavailable because they are closed.
restringido: Use or access is confined to a restricted group or under specific conditions.
vetado: An individual or thing is vetoed through formal disallowance or cancellation of permission.
Definition in Spanish
Describe un lugar al que está prohibida la entrada o el acceso.
Word origin
From Latin vetare 'to forbid' via Spanish vedar, vedado is the past participle used as an adjective meaning 'forbidden' or 'off-limits'.
Usage tips
- Common on official signs, vedado has a formal tone so conversational speakers often use prohibido or 'aquí no se puede entrar' instead.