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etiqueta

eh-tee-KEH-tahe.tiˈke.ta

label, tag

Also: sticker
NounfA1
A white rectangular label sticker attached to the front of a simple brown paper bag of beans.

📝 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

Common Collocations

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

etiquette, protocol

Also: manners
NounfB1neutral/formal
One person politely holds a door open for another person who is walking through, demonstrating good manners.

📝 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

tag, hashtag

Also: code tag
NounfB2neutral/informal
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.

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

✏️ 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
🎵 Rhymes▼
maletamaceta
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old French word 'estiquette', meaning a small descriptive note or a ticket. This word later evolved to mean the rules written on such a note, leading to the meaning of 'protocol' or 'manners'.

First recorded: 17th century (in Spanish with the meaning of protocol)

Cognates (Related words)

French: étiquetteEnglish: etiquette

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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).