English–Spanish
“taboo” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/taˈβu/
Example
En muchas culturas, la comida de ciertos animales es un tabú.
In many cultures, the food of certain animals is taboo.
How to say “taboo” in Spanish
“Taboo” in Spanish is tabú.
A person covering their mouth amid a silent group.
Example sentences with tabú
En la discusión pública, muchas personas intentan romper el tabú sobre la salud mental.
In public discussion, many people try to break the taboo surrounding mental health.
Tips for using tabú
- Masculine noun: use el tabú, and common verbs and phrases include romper un tabú and tema tabú, while casual speech often skirts the subject.