label

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño trozo de papel, tela, plástico o material similar, fijado a un objeto para dar información sobre él, como su nombre, propietario, contenido o instrucciones.

A noun referring to a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object to give information about it, such as its name, owner, contents, or instructions.

1. Identifying tagA2formal

   A small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object to give information about it.

   Etiqueta identificativa

   • The label on the shirt says it is 100% cotton.
   • Please read the label carefully before taking the medicine.
   • The luggage label had her name and address.

   Sinónimosdocketmarkernameplatestickertabtagticket

2. Record companyB1formal

   A company that produces and sells music recordings.

   Sello discográfico

   • The band signed a contract with a major record label.
   • She started her own independent label last year.
   • The label released the album worldwide.

   Sinónimosrecord company

3. Descriptive categoryB2informal

   A word or phrase used to describe someone or something, often in a simplified or stereotypical way.

   Etiqueta descriptiva

   • He didn't like the label 'nerd' that his classmates gave him.
   • The media often uses the label 'genius' for successful inventors.
   • She rejected the label of 'activist' despite her work.

   Sinónimosdesignationepithettagtitle

• Verbo que significa poner una etiqueta o rótulo a algo o alguien para identificarlo, o asignar una palabra o frase descriptiva para clasificar o categorizar.

A verb used to indicate the act of assigning a descriptive word or phrase to someone or something, or of categorizing or identifying.

1. Attach a tagA2formal

   To attach a piece of paper, cloth, or other material to an object that gives information about it.

   Etiquetar

   • Please label all the boxes with their contents.
   • She labeled the jars with the date and type of jam.
   • The museum staff labeled each artifact carefully.

   Sinónimosdocketmarktagticket

2. Categorize or describeB1formal

   To describe someone or something with a particular word or phrase, often in a simplistic or unfair way.

   Etiquetar, calificar

   • They labeled him as a troublemaker without knowing the facts.
   • The media often labels celebrities unfairly.
   • It's wrong to label all teenagers as irresponsible.

   Sinónimosbrandcallcategorizecharacterizeclassifydesignatenamepigeonholestereotypetag