Spanish Conversation · Level 79
60 words
Spanish word
marcar
Pronunciation
IPA/maɾˈkaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmark
Example
Voy a marcar la respuesta correcta.
I'm going to mark the correct answer.
More examples
Por favor, marca la casilla si estás de acuerdo.
Please check the box if you agree.
Core concept
A colored sticker on an item's corner.
Common phrases
marcar la casilla
check the box
marcar la respuesta
mark the answer
marcar la página
mark the page
Similar words
señalar: Points to a place or thing with a finger or gesture to draw attention.
indicar: Uses words or symbols to show meaning, give directions, or convey information.
seleccionar: Chooses one option from a set of alternatives.
subrayar: Draws a line under text to highlight an important passage.
Definition in Spanish
Poner una señal visible en algo para distinguirlo o identificarlo; también, indicar un número en un aparato, seleccionar una opción o anotar puntos.
Word origin
From Germanic *marka through medieval Latin marca and Old French marquer, Spanish marcar retains the sense of putting a visible sign to distinguish or identify something.
Usage tips
- In phone contexts, marcar refers to entering or dialing the number (marcar el número), while llamar means to place the call.