Etiqueta (en. Label)

etiˈketa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Reference to a name or title assigned to something.
The product label indicates its ingredients.
La etiqueta del producto indica sus ingredientes.
Set of norms that regulate behavior in certain situations.
It is important to know the etiquette at formal dinners.
Es importante conocer la etiqueta en cenas formales.
Sign or marker on an object that provides information about it.
Labels on clothing tell us how to wash them.
Las etiquetas en la ropa nos dicen cómo lavarla.

Etymology

It comes from the French 'étiquette', which means 'mark, sign'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social etiquette
Norms of behavior expected in social situations.
etiqueta social
price tag
Label that shows the cost of a product.
etiqueta de precio
there is no label
Expression that indicates there are no fixed rules.
no hay etiqueta

Related Words

protocol
Set of norms and ceremonies that regulate relationships between people.
protocol
norm
Rule or criterion established as a model to follow.
norma
behavior
Way a person acts in a given situation.
comportamiento

Slang Meanings

Label that is put on to identify people or groups.
At the party, everyone was given a label with their name.
En la fiesta, a todos nos pusieron una etiqueta con nuestro nombre.
Excessive use of social norms.
Set aside the etiquette, it's just about enjoying.
Deja de lado la etiqueta, solo se trata de disfrutar.