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tabu

/tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/

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noun

Tabú, prohibición

An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

Examples :

"In many families, discussing salary is a tabu, considered impolite and private. "

En muchas familias, discutir el salario es un tabú, considerado de mala educación y privado.

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noun

Tabú

(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

Examples :

"In some Polynesian cultures, the chief's personal belongings are considered tabu; no one is allowed to touch them. "

En algunas culturas polinesias, las pertenencias personales del jefe se consideran tabú; nadie puede tocarlas.

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verb

Prohibir

To mark as taboo.

Examples :

"The elders tabued the sacred grove, forbidding anyone from entering. "

Los ancianos prohibieron el bosque sagrado, impidiendo que nadie entrara.

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verb

Prohibir, vetar

Examples :

"The school tabued the use of cell phones during class. "

La escuela prohibió el uso de teléfonos celulares durante la clase.

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verb

Evitar

Examples :

"In many cultures, one must tabu speaking negatively about the dead. "

En muchas culturas, uno debe evitar hablar negativamente de los muertos.

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