marca
“marca” means “brand” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
brand, trademark
Also: make
📝 In Action
¿Qué marca de teléfono usas?
A1What brand of phone do you use?
Esta marca es famosa por su calidad.
A2This brand is famous for its quality.
mark, stain
Also: scar, sign
📝 In Action
Hay una marca de zapato en el suelo.
A2There is a shoe mark on the floor.
Su caída dejó una pequeña marca en la rodilla.
B1His fall left a small mark (scar) on his knee.
Necesitas hacer una marca con lápiz antes de cortar.
A2You need to make a mark with a pencil before cutting.
record, score
Also: time
📝 In Action
El nadador rompió la marca nacional.
B1The swimmer broke the national record.
Su mejor marca personal es de 10.5 segundos.
B2His personal best time is 10.5 seconds.
to mark, to dial
Also: to score, to emphasize
📝 In Action
Ella marca los errores en el papel.
A2She marks the errors on the paper. (This uses the form 'marca')
Tienes que marcar el número antes de hablar.
A2You have to dial the number before speaking.
El delantero marcó un gol en el último minuto.
B1The striker scored a goal in the last minute.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: marca
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'marca' to refer to a competitor's achievement?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Germanic word *marka*, which originally meant 'boundary' or 'territory'. This connection to drawing a line or designating a space is how the word evolved to mean a physical 'mark', and later, a commercial 'trademark' or 'record'.
First recorded: Medieval period (around the 11th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'marca' the same as 'récord'?
'Marca' and 'récord' (record) are often synonyms in sports contexts. 'Marca' is the native Spanish term, while 'récord' is a common borrowing from English. Both mean 'the best score or time achieved'.
How do I know if 'marca' is the noun or the verb?
If it is preceded by 'la' or 'una' (La marca), it’s the feminine noun (brand, mark, record). If it follows a subject like 'él,' 'ella,' or 'usted' (Ella marca), it is the verb 'marcar' (to mark/dial) conjugated in the present tense.