etiqueta
/etiˈketa/
The English word tag translates to Spanish as etiqueta.
In a computing context, etiqueta refers to a metadata tag or a label used to categorize information.
Meaning: computing: keyword, term, or phrase associated with or assigned to data, media, and/or information (noun)
Which one should you use?
While etiqueta can mean a digital tag, it is also the standard word for a physical label found on clothing or products.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Juego de atrapadas is a common way to refer to the game of tag in some regions, especially in Mexico and Central America. In some parts of Argentina, Mancha is often used as a regional term for the game of tag.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of etiqueta is etiquetas.
How do you pronounce it?
/etiˈketa/
Did you know?
- While 'tag' is a simple word in English, the Spanish word for the game of tag, mancha, literally translates to 'stain' or 'spot'.
- The word etiqueta is used in Spanish to describe both a digital metadata tag and the strict rules of social 'etiquette'.
- The term etiqueta is borrowed from the French word étiquette, which originally referred to a small label used to guide people in the royal court.
Examples in context
- El precio en la etiqueta es alto.The price tag is high.This sentence is useful for discussing a price tag using etiqueta.Tatoeba #5748513 by arh, translation #5748147 by CM
- Puedes poner tu nombre en una etiqueta.You can put your name on a name tag.This sentence is useful for discussing a name tag using etiqueta.Tatoeba #2857685 by Besatnias, translation #681541 by Source_VOA
- El nuevo coche de Toyota luce una etiqueta de considerable precio.Toyota's new car sports a hefty price tag.This sentence is useful for describing a price tag on a car using etiqueta.Tatoeba #5702299 by albrusgher, translation #1658409 by darinmex
- Vamos a jugar a la etiquetaLet's play tag
- ¡Te atrapé!I tagged you!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two coworkers are organizing a digital photo library.
- Lucía¿Qué etiqueta le ponemos a esta foto?What tag should we put on this photo?
- AlejandroPodemos usar la etiqueta de vacaciones.We can use the vacation tag.
- LucíaEs una buena idea, Alejandro.That is a good idea, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, ya la estoy añadiendo.Perfect, I am adding it now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry etiqueta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
