Marcones (en. Frames)

mar-kó-nes

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of visible marks or impressions on a surface.
The marks on the wall were caused by the rain.
Los marcones en la pared fueron causados por la lluvia.
It refers to a type of mark or sign that is deeply etched.
The branches left marks on the soft ground.
Las ramas dejaron marcones en el terreno blando.

Etymology

From the term 'marcón', which comes from the Latin 'mārcāre', meaning to mark.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make marks
To leave visible traces or marks on a surface.
hacer marcones
deep marks
Impressions or marks that are notable and easy to see.
marcones profundos

Related Words

marker
Object or person that marks something.
marcador
to mark
To make a signal, trace, or impression on something.
marcar

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to a large mark or impression.
That car left some marks on the road.
Ese coche dejó unos marcones en la carretera.
Used in informal contexts to refer to a significant or memorable event.
The party was a landmark in our history together.
La fiesta fue un marcone en nuestra historia juntos.