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Word of the Day: Tabú

By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide

La palabra del día:

el tabú

Pronunciación aproximada:

tah-VOO (The v in this word is pronounced somewhat like the English "v" but with the top teeth touching the lower lip instead of the two lips touching.) Listen

Significado:

taboo

Ejemplo:

Un tabú se refiere a una conducta, actividad o costumbre prohibida por una sociedad.

Traducción:

A taboo refers to a conduct, activity or custom prohibited by a society.

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