etiquetado
/etikeˈtado/
The English phrase "labeled" can be translated into Spanish as etiquetado.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to agree with the noun it describes: use etiquetada for a feminine noun, etiquetados for a masculine plural noun and etiquetadas for a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/etikeˈtado/
Did you know?
- The root etiqueta entered Spanish via the French word 'étiquette', which originally referred to the small cards used to list the rules of the royal court.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a person is described as etiquetado, it might imply they have been 'categorized' or 'pigeonholed' by society rather than physically marked.
- In Mexico, etiquetado refers to a strict legal system of 'front-of-pack' warning seals that alert consumers to high levels of sugar or fat.
Examples in context
- Quien critica las supuestas violaciones de los derechos humanos de Israel contra el pueblo palestino no debería ser etiquetado automáticamente como antisemita.Whoever criticizes Israel's so-called human rights violations against the Palestinians shouldn't be automatically labeled as anti-Semitic.Tatoeba #9184889 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9188348 by DJ_Saidez
- El producto está correctamente etiquetado con las instrucciones de uso.The product is properly labeled with the usage instructions.
- Este paquete debe ir completamente rotulado para evitar demoras en el transporte.This package must be fully labeled to avoid delays in transportation.
- Deja tus cosas marcadas para evitar confusiones en el campamento.Mark your things to avoid confusion at the campsite.
- Las carpetas están identificadas con los nombres de los alumnos.The folders are labeled with the students' names.
- El producto está correctamente etiquetado.The product is correctly labeled.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are checking inventory in a warehouse.
- Lucía¿Está el nuevo lote de cajas etiquetado?Is the new batch of boxes labeled?
- DanielNo, todavía no ha sido etiquetado por el equipo.No, it hasn't been labeled by the team yet.
- LucíaDaniel, necesito que ese lote esté listo pronto.Daniel, I need that batch to be ready soon.
- DanielLo haré ahora mismo, Lucía.I will do it right now, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry etiquetado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
