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taboo in Spanish

taboo in Spanish is tabú — taboo means a subject, word, or action that is avoided or forbidden because of strong social or cultural disapproval.

taboo in Spanish

tabú
adj
Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.
tabú
noun

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 Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "taboo" in Spanish?

"taboo" in Spanish is tabú. 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 Spanish, "taboo" is tabú.

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