English–Spanish
“etiquette” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾotoˈkolo/
Example
En la ceremonia, el protocolo exige saludar al invitado de honor.
At the ceremony, etiquette requires greeting the guest of honor.
How to say “etiquette” in Spanish
“Etiquette” in Spanish is protocolo.
Prescribed order and procedures for public acts, ceremonies, and formal transactions.
Example sentences with protocolo
Antes de la visita oficial, revisaron el protocolo oficial que deben seguir los anfitriones.
Before the official visit, they reviewed the official protocol that the hosts must follow.
Tips for using protocolo
- When describing processes, protocolo emphasizes formal procedure and sequence rather than individual courtesy, and it commonly pairs with actuación, diplomático, or institucional to clarify context.