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    Margen (en. Margin)

    /ˈmaɾxen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Space that remains at the edges of a document or image.
    It is important to leave an adequate margin when printing.
    Es importante dejar un margen adecuado al imprimir.
    Limit or boundary of a situation or condition.
    The margin of error in the calculation is 5%.
    El margen de error en el cálculo es del 5%.
    Difference between two values, especially in finance.
    The profit margin has increased this year.
    El margen de beneficio ha aumentado este año.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'margo', -inis, which means 'edge' or 'limit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Margin of maneuver
    Capacity for action in a given situation.
    margen de maniobra
    Get out of the margin
    To go beyond what is acceptable or predictable.
    salir del margen
    Have a margin
    To have space or resources to act.
    tener un margen

    Related Words

    Marginal
    That is found on the margin or is at the limit.
    marginal
    Margin of error
    Permissible difference between a measured result and the actual value.
    margen de error
    Marginality
    Condition of being marginal or being on the fringes of society.
    marginalidad

    Slang Meanings

    To have room to act.
    Don't worry, you have room to correct it.
    No te preocupes, tienes margen para corregirlo.
    To step outside the margin, not to stick to what is formal.
    In this company, stepping outside the margin is highly valued.
    En esta empresa, se valora mucho salir del margen.