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etiqueta

/eh-tee-KEH-tah/

label

A white rectangular label sticker attached to the front of a simple brown paper bag of beans.

The physical tag or sticker attached to a product is called an etiqueta.

etiqueta(noun)

fA1

label

?

physical tag on a product

,

tag

?

on clothing or luggage

Also:

sticker

?

adhesive label

📝 In Action

Quita la etiqueta de precio antes de envolver el regalo.

A1

Remove the price tag before wrapping the gift.

Revisa la etiqueta de la camisa para ver las instrucciones de lavado.

A2

Check the label on the shirt to see the washing instructions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rótulo (sign/sticker)
  • marcador (marker)

Common Collocations

  • etiqueta de precio – price tag
  • etiqueta nutricional – nutritional label

⭐ Usage Tips

Remember the Gender

Since 'etiqueta' is feminine, always use 'la' before it: 'la etiqueta', 'una etiqueta'.

One person politely holds a door open for another person who is walking through, demonstrating good manners.

Following rules of behavior and social graces, like holding a door open, is known as etiqueta.

etiqueta(noun)

fB1

etiquette

?

rules of behavior

,

protocol

?

formal rules

Also:

manners

?

social behavior

📝 In Action

Hay que seguir la etiqueta en eventos diplomáticos.

B2

One must follow the protocol at diplomatic events.

Según la etiqueta, no debes empezar a comer hasta que todos estén servidos.

B1

According to etiquette, you shouldn't start eating until everyone has been served.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • grosería (rudeness)

Common Collocations

  • reglas de etiqueta – rules of etiquette
  • faltar a la etiqueta – to break etiquette

💡 Grammar Points

Using the Verb 'Guardar'

To say 'to observe' or 'to follow' etiquette, Spanish often uses the verb 'guardar': 'Guardar la etiqueta' (To observe the etiquette).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up the Meanings

Mistake: "No sé la etiqueta de esta botella. (When meaning 'I don't know the proper behavior')"

Correction: No sé las reglas de etiqueta. (Use 'reglas de etiqueta' when referring to social norms, not the physical object).

A hand holds a smartphone displaying a photograph of two friends, where one person is highlighted by a subtle blue outline to represent a digital tag.

When you reference someone digitally, like highlighting them in a photo, you are creating an etiqueta.

etiqueta(noun)

fB2

tag

?

digital reference (e.g., on a photo)

,

hashtag

?

social media topic marker

Also:

code tag

?

HTML/programming

📝 In Action

Puso una etiqueta a su amigo en la foto de la fiesta.

B2

He tagged his friend in the party photo.

Usa la etiqueta #viajes para que más gente vea tu publicación.

B2

Use the hashtag #travel so more people see your post.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mención (mention)

Common Collocations

  • etiqueta de Instagram – Instagram tag
  • poner una etiqueta – to place a tag/to tag

💡 Grammar Points

The Related Verb

The action of tagging someone is the verb 'etiquetar'. Example: 'Te voy a etiquetar' (I am going to tag you).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: etiqueta

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'etiqueta' to mean 'rules of proper behavior'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

etiquetar(to label, to tag) - verb
etiquetado(labeled, tagging (noun)) - noun/adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'to tag someone' (on social media) in Spanish?

You use the related verb, 'etiquetar'. For example, 'Voy a etiquetarte en la foto' (I am going to tag you in the photo).

Is 'etiqueta' always feminine?

Yes, 'etiqueta' is a feminine noun, so you must always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (la etiqueta, una etiqueta).