etiquette

S2 W2

BrE /ˈetɪkɪt/ AmE /ˈɛtəkɪt/

noun en → es

1 RULES OF BEHAVIOR [uncountable] B1

the rules of polite behavior in society, especially when you meet people for the first time or at formal occasions

protocolo, etiqueta, modales

  • good/bad/acceptable etiquette

Collocations table manners · social etiquette

  • It is important to know the etiquette of a formal dinner.

    Es importante conocer la etiqueta de una cena formal.

2 RULES OF CONDUCT [uncountable] B2

the rules that should be followed in a particular situation or activity, such as business etiquette or dining etiquette

reglas de conducta, protocolo

  • etiquette of something

Collocations business etiquette · dining etiquette

  • She is an expert in business etiquette.

    Ella es una experta en etiqueta empresarial.