What is the Spanish word for "taboo"?

Learn how to say "taboo" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

taboo

Spanish

tabú

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Alternative translations of "taboo"

prohibición
tabú

Examples of how to use "taboo" in Spanish

English
That subject is a cultural taboo.
Spanish
Ese tema es un tabú cultural.
English
Talking about money is a social taboo.
Spanish
Hablar de dinero es un tabú social.
English
In their culture, that topic remains taboo.
Spanish
En su cultura, ese tema sigue siendo un tabú.
English
She called the subject a strict taboo.
Spanish
Ella calificó el tema como un tabú estricto.
English
Breaking a taboo can cause community anger.
Spanish
Romper un tabú puede causar la ira de la comunidad.

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