marcos
“marcos” means “frames” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
frames
Also: frameworks, settings
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar marcos nuevos para todas mis fotos.
A2I need to buy new frames for all my photos.
Los marcos de las gafas deben ser ligeros.
B1The glasses frames must be light.
El gobierno está creando nuevos marcos de regulación económica.
B2The government is creating new economic regulation frameworks.
you mark
Also: you dial, you score
📝 In Action
¿Qué número de teléfono marcos cuando llamas a tu casa?
A1What phone number do you dial when you call your house?
Siempre marcos la respuesta correcta en los exámenes.
A2You always mark the correct answer on the exams.
Si tú marcos un gol más, ganamos el partido.
B1If you score one more goal, we win the game.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: marcos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'marcos' as a noun (a thing)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Both the noun 'marco' and the verb 'marcar' trace back to the ancient Germanic word *marka, meaning 'boundary,' 'sign,' or 'territory.' This shared root explains why a 'marco' is a boundary/frame, and 'marcar' is the action of setting a boundary or making a sign.
First recorded: Medieval Latin (as *marcare*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Marcos' a common name in Spanish?
Yes, 'Marcos' is a very common masculine given name in Spanish, equivalent to 'Mark' or 'Marcus' in English. When used as a name, it is capitalized.
What is the difference between 'marco' and 'marcos'?
'Marco' is the singular form (one frame or one framework). 'Marcos' is the plural form (more than one frame/framework).