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etiqueta

/e.tʃi.ˈkɛ.tɐ/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A label or tag attached to an object to provide information such as price, brand, or instructions.

Example Sentences:
  • Não esqueça de remover a etiqueta da camisa nova antes de usá-la.
  • A etiqueta do produto indica que ele deve ser lavado à mão.
2.noun

The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

Example Sentences:
  • Ele sempre segue as regras de etiqueta durante jantares formais.
  • É uma questão de etiqueta responder aos convites de casamento com antecedência.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the French word 'étiquette', which originally meant a 'label' or 'ticket' attached to a document or package. In the court of Louis XIV, small cards (étiquettes) were given to courtiers to remind them of the rules of behavior, eventually evolving into the modern sense of social protocol.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'ticket' on a piece of clothing; it tells you the price (label) and how to treat the garment (etiquette/care instructions).

Frequently Asked Questions About “etiqueta

1. What is the meaning of “etiqueta” in English?

In English, etiqueta (noun) is defined as: “A label or tag attached to an object to provide information such as price, brand, or instructions.”.

2. How do you use “etiqueta” in a sentence?

Não esqueça de remover a etiqueta da camisa nova antes de usá-la.

3. What are English synonyms of “etiqueta”?

Common synonyms include:rótulo,protocolo,boas-maneiras,marca

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “etiqueta”?

Derived from the French word 'étiquette', which originally meant a 'label' or 'ticket' attached to a document or package. In the court of Louis XIV, small cards (étiquettes) were given to courtiers to remind them of the rules of behavior, eventually evolving into the modern sense of social protocol.