Márgenes (en. Margins)

/ˈmaɾ.xen.es/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Free zone at the edges of a document.
It is important to leave margins on the paper to facilitate reading.
Es importante dejar márgenes en el papel para facilitar la lectura.
Difference between profit and cost in a business.
The company has increased its profit margins this quarter.
La empresa ha aumentado sus márgenes de ganancia este trimestre.
Limit or edge of an area or surface.
The banks of the river are an excellent place to stroll.
Los márgenes del río son un excelente lugar para pasear.

Etymology

From Latin 'margo', which means edge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there are no margins
There is no room for maneuvering or making changes.
no hay márgenes
profit margins
Difference between production cost and selling price.
márgenes de beneficio
working on the margins
Operating within limitations or restrictions.
trabajar en los márgenes

Related Words

maneuvering margin
Available space for making adjustments or changes.
margen de maniobra
marginal
Located at the margins or limits.
marginal

Slang Meanings

Tolerance margins
In this project, it is vital that we consider the tolerance margins.
En este proyecto, es vital que consideremos los márgenes de tolerancia.
Margins of error
Measurements have margins of error that we must take into account.
Las mediciones tienen márgenes de error que debemos tener en cuenta.