label

[/ˈleɪbəl/]
noun/verbpl: labels
rótulo/etiqueta
1. a piece of paper, cloth, or other material attached to an object to identify or describe it
The label on the bottle shows the ingredients.
O rótulo da garrafa mostra os ingredientes.
2. a word or short phrase used to describe or classify something
Don't label people based on their appearance.
Não rotule as pessoas pela aparência deles.
3. a recording company or brand name associated with music or entertainment
She signed with a major record label.
Ela assinou contrato com uma gravadora importante.
4. to attach a label to something or to classify something
Please label all the boxes before shipping.
Por favor, rotule todas as caixas antes de enviar.
In Brazilian culture, 'rótulo' is frequently used in discussions about product information and food safety, reflecting the importance of ingredient transparency. The verb 'rotular' (to label) is also commonly used metaphorically to discuss social stereotyping and prejudice, particularly in contemporary discussions about diversity and inclusion.
NYC Slang
tag
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tagstickermarkdesignationclassificationbrand
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlabeledunmarked

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rótulo/etiqueta
Both terms are widely used; 'rótulo' for product labels, 'etiqueta' for clothing or general tags
Rio de Janeiro
rótulo/etiqueta
Standard usage; occasionally 'marcação' in informal speech
São Paulo
rótulo/etiqueta
Standard usage; 'label' sometimes used in corporate/business contexts
Portugal
rótulo/etiqueta
'Rótulo' more common for product labels; 'etiqueta' for general tags

Related Words

tagstickerbrandtrademarkidentificationclassification

Related Idioms & Phrases

label someone as something
put a label on something
remove the label
under the label of
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