marcador
“marcador” means “marker” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
marker
Also: felt-tip pen
📝 In Action
Necesito un marcador rojo para la pizarra.
A1I need a red marker for the whiteboard.
El niño pintó toda la mesa con un marcador permanente.
A2The boy painted the whole table with a permanent marker.
No te olvides de tapar el marcador para que no se seque.
B1Don't forget to cap the marker so it doesn't dry out.
scoreboard
Also: score
📝 In Action
Mira el marcador, ¡vamos ganando!
A2Look at the scoreboard, we are winning!
El marcador final fue de dos a cero.
A2The final score was two to zero.
El estadio tiene un marcador electrónico gigante.
B1The stadium has a giant electronic scoreboard.
bookmark
Also: favorites
📝 In Action
Perdí mi marcador y ahora no sé en qué página estaba.
B1I lost my bookmark and now I don't know what page I was on.
Guarda esta página web en tus marcadores.
B1Save this webpage in your bookmarks.
Ella colecciona marcadores de libros de diferentes países.
B2She collects bookmarks from different countries.
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Quick Quiz: marcador
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'marcar' (to mark), which comes from the Germanic 'marka'. The suffix '-dor' was added to denote a tool or instrument.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'marcador' and 'rotulador'?
They often mean the same thing (a marker). 'Marcador' is more common in Latin America, while 'rotulador' is the standard word used in Spain.
Does 'marcador' mean 'the person who scores'?
No, that is a common mistake. A person who scores is a 'goleador' (in soccer) or simply 'el que anotó' (the one who scored). 'Marcador' is almost always the tool or the board.
Can 'marcador' refer to a phone number?
Not directly. You use the verb 'marcar' to dial a number, but the number itself is just 'el número'. However, 'marcador' can sometimes refer to a speed-dial list in older technology.