no-no

USAGE NOTE
The plural of this word can be "no-nos" or "no-no's."
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Not giving your seat up for older folks is a no-no.No cederles el asiento a las personas mayores es algo que no se hace.
Tipping less than 15% in an American restaurant is a serious no-no.Dejar una propina de menos de 15 por ciento en un restaurante estadounidense está muy mal visto.
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