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“mark” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomarcar · impronta

Pronunciation

IPA/raˈʝaɾ/

Example

Para medir, raya la madera con una regla.

To measure, mark the wood with a ruler.

Illustration for rayar (mark)

How to say “mark” in Spanish

“Mark” in Spanish is rayar.

A linear mark made by scratching or sketching on a surface.

Full entry for rayar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rayar

El niño empezó a rayar el cuaderno con un bolígrafo.

The child began to draw a line on the notebook with a ballpoint pen.

Tips for using rayar

  • The translation as 'scribble', 'scratch', or 'mark' depends on object and force: rayar un papel is often scribbling while rayar un cristal often implies a deeper scratch.

Other Spanish words for “mark”

Voy a marcar la respuesta correcta.

I'm going to mark the correct answer.

La educación deja una impronta en la personalidad.

Education leaves a mark on a person's personality.

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