etiquetado
/etikeˈtado/
The English phrase 'labeling' is translated into Spanish as etiquetado.
You may also use the phrase Ponerle nombre a las cosas to express the action of labeling things.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun etiquetado is derived from the verb etiquetar, which means 'to label'. While etiquetado is the noun for 'labeling', it can also function as a past participle meaning 'labeled'. If you want to use the verb form 'to label' instead of the noun 'labeling', use etiquetar.
How do you pronounce it?
/etikeˈtado/
Did you know?
- The root etiqueta likely entered Spanish via the French word étiquette, which originally referred to a small card or 'label' used to remind courtiers of the correct behavior at the palace of Louis XIV.
- In Spanish, the word etiqueta means both a physical 'label' and 'etiquette'. Because of this, the act of etiquetado can conceptually link the marking of an object with the social rules of behavior.
- In the context of digital media, etiquetar is the standard term for 'tagging' someone in a photo on social networks, much like the English 'tagging'.
Examples in context
- El etiquetado de los productos alimentarios es obligatorio en muchos países.Food product labeling is mandatory in many countries.
- ¿Vas a marcar tus pertenencias antes de mudarte?Are you going to label your belongings before moving?
- La rotulación es indispensable para presentar una exposición decente.Labeling is essential for presenting a decent exhibition.
- El etiquetado es necesario para garantizar la seguridad del consumidor.Labeling is necessary to ensure consumer safety.
- El etiquetado de la ropa es muy claro.The labeling of the clothes is very clear.
- Debemos mejorar el etiquetado de los productos.We must improve the labeling of the products.
- El etiquetado de los alimentos es obligatorio.The labeling of food is mandatory.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are working in a small warehouse.
- MateoLucía, ¿terminaste con el etiquetado?Lucía, are you finished with the labeling?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, ya terminé con todas las cajas.Yes, Mateo, I already finished with all the boxes.
- MateoPerfecto, el etiquetado es muy importante para el envío.Perfect, the labeling is very important for the shipment.
- LucíaEstoy de acuerdo, así no habrá confusiones.I agree, that way there won't be any confusion.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry etiquetado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
