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    Marcaban (en. Marked)

    /maɾˈkaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To mark something visibly.
    They marked the rhythm of the music.
    Ellos marcaban el ritmo de la música.
    To leave a record of a fact or action.
    In the schedule, they marked the arrival of each employee.
    En el horario, ellos marcaban la llegada de cada empleado.
    To establish or set a limit or a reference.
    The judges marked the rules of the game.
    Los jueces marcaban las pautas del juego.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'marcar', which comes from the Latin 'marcāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they set the pace
    They established a criterion or norm to follow.
    marcaban la pauta
    they made a difference
    They had a significant or distinctive impact.
    marcaban la diferencia
    the things that marked
    The events or facts that were relevant.
    las cosas que marcaban

    Related Words

    marcar
    Action of indicating or distinguishing something.
    marcar
    marca
    Sign or symbol used for identification.
    marca
    marcador
    Object used to make marks or note movements.
    marcador

    Slang Meanings

    Establish a standard in an activity.
    In the competition, they really marked with their performance.
    En la competencia, ellos realmente marcaban con su actuación.
    Indicate that something is important or relevant.
    That comment really marked the conversation.
    Ese comentario realmente marcaba la conversación.