etichetta
/e.tiˈket.ta/feminine
The English word 'label' is translated into Italian as etichetta.
Etichetta is a feminine noun referring to a small ticket or sign giving information.
Meaning: small ticket or sign giving information (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of etichetta is etichette.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.tiˈket.ta/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The concept of social 'etiquette' likely comes from the French étiquette, which originally referred to the small labels or cards used to guide guests in the court of Louis XIV.
- While etichetta is used for a product label, Italians use the word cartellino for the price tags often found on clothing.
- The word etichetta is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'ticket', as both stem from the same root regarding a small piece of paper.
Examples in context
- Che cosa dice l'etichetta?What does the label say?This sentence is useful for asking about the content of a label.Tatoeba #6442634 by Guybrush88, translation #6439984 by CK
- Non va bene etichettarmi così.It’s not okay to label me like that.This sentence is useful for discussing the act of labeling a person.Tatoeba #13015049 by Nuel, translation #13015048 by Nuel
- Leggi l'etichetta sulla scatola.Read the label on the box.This sentence is useful for giving an instruction to read a label.Tatoeba #13303341 by Guybrush88, translation #11490763 by CK
- Ho strappato l'etichettina dalla sciarpa nuovaI ripped off the label from the new scarf
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a vintage bottle in a shop.
- GiuliaGuarda l'etichetta di questa bottiglia.Look at the label on this bottle.
- FrancescoÈ molto elegante, l'etichetta è bellissima.It is very elegant, the label is beautiful.
- GiuliaL'etichetta dice che è un vino rosso.The label says it is a red wine.
- FrancescoAllora la prendiamo, Giulia.Then let's get it, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “label” translations and entries etichetta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries etichetta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
