🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

etiqueta

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /e.tiˈke.ta/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Etiquette/ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Guardar las formas implica conocer las normas de etiqueta social."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "Observing proper etiquette is essential during formal diplomatic dinners."
  2. 2

    A set of rules governing acceptable behavior in a particular sphere, such as modern digital communication.

    "Email etiquette suggests keeping messages concise and professional."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old French word 'etiquette', meaning a label or ticket attached to something to indicate its contents, which evolved in the 17th century at the court of Louis XIV to describe the prescribed rules of ceremonial behavior and polite conduct required at court.

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