taboo

BrE /ˈtæbuː/ AmE /ˈtæbu/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PROHIBITION [noun] B2

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

  • In some cultures, discussing mental health is still a taboo.

    En algunas culturas, hablar sobre la salud mental sigue siendo un tabú.

2 RESTRICTION [transitive] C1

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

  • The society regards discussing politics in public as taboo.

    La sociedad considera tabú discutir política en público.