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taboo in Italian

taboo in Italian is tabù, divieto, tabuizzare — taboo means a subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

taboo in Italian

tabù
noun
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
divieto
noun
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.
tabù
noun
(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.
tabuizzare
verb
To mark as taboo.

What does "taboo" mean?

  1. noun A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.
    "Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office."
  2. adj Forbidden or avoided by social custom rather than by law.
    "The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners."

taboo in a sentence

  • Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office.
  • Many cultures treat certain foods as taboo.
  • The topic of her divorce was taboo at family dinners.

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "taboo" in Italian?

"taboo" in Italian is tabù, divieto, tabuizzare. taboo means: A subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

How do you use "taboo" in a sentence?

Example: "Discussing salaries openly is still something of a taboo at the office." In Italian, "taboo" is tabù, divieto, tabuizzare.

Are there other ways to say "taboo" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "taboo": tabù, divieto, tabuizzare.

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