Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Label in Spanish: Etiqueta
Etiqueta · noun (feminine) · eh-tee-KEH-tah
The Spanish word for label is 'etiqueta,' a feminine noun referring to a tag, sticker, or marker attached to a product. It also carries the secondary meaning of 'etiquette' or protocol, deriving from the French 'étiquette.' Context makes the distinction clear between the physical label and social manners.
Pronounce it eh-tee-KEH-tah, with four syllables and stress on the third. Every vowel is pronounced clearly.
Lee la etiqueta del producto antes de comprarlo para revisar los ingredientes.
Read the product label before buying it to check the ingredients.
Label in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for label, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| etiqueta | label | eh-tee-KEH-tah | Default, widely understood |
| rótulo | label | used for signs or larger labels in some Latin American countries |
How Native Speakers Use Etiqueta
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Shopping
La etiqueta indica que esta camisa se lava en agua fría.
The label indicates that this shirt should be washed in cold water.
Reading care instructions on clothing.
Organization
Pegué etiquetas en todas las cajas para identificar su contenido.
I stuck labels on all the boxes to identify their contents.
Labeling boxes during a move.
Digital context
Agrega una etiqueta al correo electrónico para encontrarlo fácilmente.
Add a label to the email so you can find it easily.
Organizing a digital inbox.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Etiqueta
Confusing etiqueta with etiquette meaning
Incorrect: Necesito una etiqueta (meaning manners) para esta botella.
Correct: Necesito una etiqueta para esta botella.
'Etiqueta' means both label and etiquette in Spanish, so listeners rely on context — specifying 'para esta botella' makes the physical label meaning clear.
Using marca instead of etiqueta
Incorrect: La marca del frasco dice que caduca en junio.
Correct: La etiqueta del frasco dice que caduca en junio.
'Marca' means brand or mark, while 'etiqueta' refers to the physical label that carries information like expiration dates and ingredients.
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Common Questions About Label in Spanish
- Can 'etiqueta' mean etiquette as well?
- The word 'etiqueta' serves double duty in Spanish, referring to both a physical label and to social etiquette or protocol, with context determining which meaning applies in a given conversation.
- How do I say 'price tag' in Spanish?
- A price tag is 'etiqueta de precio,' combining the general word for label with the specific modifier 'de precio' to indicate that it displays cost information.
- What verb means 'to label' in Spanish?
- The verb 'etiquetar' means to label or tag something, derived directly from the noun 'etiqueta,' and it follows regular -ar verb conjugation patterns.