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How to Say "scored" in Spanish

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anotado

ah-no-TAH-dohanoˈtaðo

verbB1sports, games
Use 'anotado' when referring to scoring points or goals in a game or competition.
A soccer ball sitting inside the net of a goal.

Examples

El equipo ha anotado tres goles.

The team has scored three goals.

He anotado los ingredientes que faltan.

I have noted the ingredients that are missing.

Habíamos anotado mal la dirección.

We had written down the address incorrectly.

The 'Have' Form

When used with 'haber' (he, has, ha...), 'anotado' never changes its ending, even if the subject is plural or feminine.

Wrong Ending in Compound Actions

Mistake: “Ellas han anotadas.”

Correction: Ellas han anotado.

marcado

mar-KAH-dohmaɾˈkaðo

adjectiveA2general, numbers
Use 'marcado' to describe a goal or point that has been officially registered or noted, often referring to a number.
A simple cartoon hand is pressing a large button on a retro, colorful desk telephone.

Examples

El número marcado no existe.

The number dialed does not exist.

Ese fue el único gol marcado en el partido.

That was the only goal scored in the match.

La ruta marcada en el mapa es la más rápida.

The route marked on the map is the fastest.

Acting as a Description

Here, 'marcado' acts like an adjective describing the noun (the number, the goal) after it has received the action of 'marking' or 'dialing'.

calificado

kah-lee-fee-KAH-dohkalifiˈkaðo

adjectiveA2academic, evaluation
Use 'calificado' when referring to an exam, assignment, or performance that has been graded or evaluated with a score.
A school paper with a bright red star sticker and a smiling face drawn on it.

Examples

El profesor ya tiene el examen calificado.

The teacher already has the exam graded.

Todavía no he recibido mi trabajo calificado.

I haven't received my graded assignment yet.

Los proyectos serán calificados sobre diez puntos.

The projects will be graded out of ten points.

Describing the Result

This word describes the state of a test or homework after the teacher has finished looking at it.

Using with 'Estar'

When you want to say something 'is graded,' use the verb 'estar' (e.g., 'El examen está calificado') because it describes a current state or result.

Using 'Grado' for Graded

Mistake: “Saying 'un examen gradado'.”

Correction: Use 'calificado'. 'Gradado' is not a common word in Spanish for school marks.

Sports vs. Grades

Learners often confuse 'anotado' (scored in sports) with 'calificado' (graded). Remember that 'anotado' is for points in a game, while 'calificado' is for the result of an evaluation like a test.

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