Marcando (en. Marking)
/maɾˈkando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Making a mark on an object to identify it.
I am marking my book so I don't lose it.
Estoy marcando mi libro para no perderlo.
Indicating a point in time or space.
He was marking the start of the race.
Él estaba marcando el inicio de la carrera.
Recording a score in a game.
The team is scoring points in the competition.
El equipo está marcando puntos en la competición.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'marcāre', which means 'to mark'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
making a difference
Doing something that is significant or noteworthy.
marcando la diferencia
keeping pace
Advancing or maintaining a steady rhythm.
marcando el paso
not dial the number
Not calling someone or not answering.
no marcar el número
Related Words
to mark
To make a mark, to note.
marcar
mark
A mark made on an object.
marca
marking
The action of marking, especially in sports.
marcaje
Slang Meanings
To be in a specific place.
I'm marking at the party.
Estoy marcando en la fiesta.
To draw attention to something.
That outfit is just marking.
Ese outfit sólo está marcando.