Spanish word

margen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmaɾxen/

Meaning

  • masculine nounspace for ...

Example

Todavía hay margen para mejorar.

There is still space for improvement.

Illustration for margen (space for ...)

More examples

Necesitamos margen de error al calcular las dosis.

We need a margin of error when calculating dosages.

Core concept

Extra room or leeway for action or improvement.

Common phrases

  • margen de error

    margin of error

  • margen de tiempo

    time allowance

  • margen de maniobra

    wiggle room

Similar words

espacio: Open physical area where people or things can fit or move.
posibilidad: Chance or likelihood that something can happen.
oportunidad: Favorable moment for taking action.

Definition in Spanish

Espacio o posibilidad, literal o figurado, que permite actuar o mejorar algo.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Latin marginem (margo 'edge') via Old French marge, whose original 'edge' sense extends metaphorically to mean an allowance or extra room.

Usage tips

  • 'Hay margen para...' signals there is room to improve and is commonly followed by a specific proposal or area of change.

Other meanings

  • marginnoun
  • edgenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • marginalmentemarginallyadverb

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