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