noun/verbpl: labels (noun); labels (verb - third person singular)
rótulos, etiquetas, marcas
1. pieces of paper, cloth, or other material attached to something to provide information about it
The labels on the bottles indicate the contents and expiration date.
Os rótulos nas garrafas indicam o conteúdo e a data de vencimento.
2. a word or phrase that describes or categorizes someone or something
Don't put labels on people based on their appearance.
Não coloque rótulos nas pessoas baseado na aparência delas.
3. a record company or brand that produces music or entertainment
She signed with a major music label last year.
Ela assinou contrato com uma grande gravadora no ano passado.
4. to attach a label to something or to describe something with a particular word or phrase
The company labels all its organic products clearly.
A empresa rotula claramente todos os seus produtos orgânicos.
In Brazil, the word 'rótulo' is commonly used in everyday conversation for product labels, while 'etiqueta' is more formal. In American English, 'labels' extends beyond physical objects to describe social categorization, which is a significant cultural concern in discussions about diversity and inclusion. The term is widely used in business and marketing contexts in both cultures.
NYC Slang
tags (in graffiti/street art context); labels (used straightforwardly in standard English)
Related Idioms & Phrases
put a label on something - to categorize or describe something
reading between the labels - understanding hidden meanings beyond the obvious categorization
stick a label on someone - to unfairly categorize a person
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