taboo
BrE /ˈtæbuː/ AmE /ˈtæbu/
noun / adjective en → es
a social custom or practice that is not allowed because it is considered morally wrong, dangerous, or harmful
tabú, prohibición social
- be a taboo
Collocations a sexual taboo · taboo subjects
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In some cultures, discussing mental health is still a taboo.
En algunas culturas, hablar sobre la salud mental sigue siendo un tabú.
to consider something as forbidden or not allowed because it is considered morally wrong, dangerous, or harmful
considerar algo como prohibido
- regard sth as taboo
Collocations taboo certain topics · taboo a subject
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The society regards discussing politics in public as taboo.
La sociedad considera tabú discutir política en público.