Marcos (en. Frames)

/ˈmaɾ.kos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure that surrounds something, especially a picture.

The portrait is framed with golden frames.

El retrato está enmarcado con marcos dorados.

Margins or limits in a discussion or context.

Clear frames must be established for the debate.

Hay que establecer marcos claros para el debate.

Reference to a person named Marcos.

Marcos is a good family friend.

Marcos es un buen amigo de la familia.

The term comes from the Latin 'Marcus', which is a proper name.

frames of reference

Context or parameters within which a situation is evaluated.

marcos de referencia

legal frameworks

Laws or regulations that establish criteria for action.

marcos legales

to frame

To place in a frame.

enmarcar

marker

Object used to point or write.

marcador

theoretical framework

Set of concepts and theories that underpin a study.

marco teórico

Term used to refer to a person who is always present.

That marcos is always at every party.

Ese marcos siempre está en todas las fiestas.

Used to describe something that is well done or presented.

That project is marcos.

Ese proyecto está marcos.