remove label

[/rɪˈmuːv ˈleɪbəl/]
verb phrase
remover rótulo
1. To take off or detach a label from an object or product
Please remove the label from the jar before recycling it.
Por favor, remova o rótulo do pote antes de reciclá-lo.
2. To delete or eliminate a label or tag from a digital item, document, or database entry
You can remove labels from emails in Gmail to organize your inbox.
Você pode remover rótulos dos emails no Gmail para organizar sua caixa de entrada.
3. To eliminate a categorization or classification assigned to someone or something
Society should remove labels that stereotype people based on their appearance.
A sociedade deveria remover rótulos que estereotipam pessoas com base na aparência.
In Brazilian culture, 'remover rótulos' is increasingly used metaphorically in social discussions about breaking stereotypes and prejudices, particularly in relation to gender, sexuality, and social class. The phrase reflects a modern, progressive attitude toward accepting diversity without categorization.
NYC Slang
drop the label / peel off the sticker
Synonyms / Sinônimos
take off labeldetach labelstrip labeldelete labelunlabel
Antonyms / Antônimos
add labelattach labelapply labeltag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
remover rótulo
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tirar o rótulo
Colloquial variant, commonly used in everyday speech
São Paulo
remover rótulo / tirar rótulo
Both forms are acceptable; corporate environments prefer 'remover'
Portugal
remover etiqueta / tirar a etiqueta
Portuguese uses 'etiqueta' more commonly than 'rótulo' in some contexts

Related Words

labeltagstickercategorizeclassifyorganize

Related Idioms & Phrases

remove the label from someone - stop categorizing or stereotyping a person
remove all labels - embrace individuality without categorization
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