Marcado (en. Marked)
/maɾˈkaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to something that has a distinctive characteristic or trait.
The pattern of the fabric is very marked.
El patrón de la tela es muy marcado.
That is clearly noticeable or stands out.
There is a marked difference between the two products.
Hay una diferencia marcada entre los dos productos.
That is indicated or marked in some way.
On the map, the routes are marked.
En el mapa, las rutas están marcadas.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'marcatus', the participle of 'marcare', which means 'to mark'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
marked by tragedy
Someone who has suffered a loss or tragic event.
marcado por la tragedia
seared in
Someone that has been permanently engraved.
marcado a fuego
marked by absence
Someone who feels the absence of someone or something.
marcado por la ausencia
Related Words
to mark
To make a signal or indication about something.
marcar
brand
A sign or label that identifies something.
marca
marker
An instrument used to make marks.
marcador
Slang Meanings
Someone who is very obvious in their intentions.
That guy is very marked; it's obvious that he likes her.
Ese chico está muy marcado, se nota que le gusta.
Something that is evident or clear.
The test result was very marked; there is no doubt.
El resultado de la prueba fue muy marcado, no hay duda.