etiqueta
label
noun eh-tee-KEH-tah Rare
Origin: From French étiquette (label, protocol).
Also means
etiquette
Usage Note
Etiqueta carries two distinct meanings: a physical label or tag (la etiqueta del precio — the price tag) and social etiquette or protocol (etiqueta formal — formal dress code). The phrase de etiqueta means black-tie or formal dress. In the digital age etiqueta also translates 'hashtag' or tag in social media contexts, making it a versatile modern term.
Examples
"La etiqueta indica los ingredientes del producto."
Natural Translation
The label shows the product's ingredients.

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