Marta (en. Marten)
/ˈmaɾ.ta/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A female proper name of Hebrew origin that means 'the lady' or 'the mistress'.
Marta has been a great friend since childhood.
Marta es una gran amiga desde la infancia.
A name used to refer to the marten, a carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes.
The marten is an agile animal that lives in the woods.
La marta es un animal ágil que vive en los bosques.
Etymology
The name Marta comes from the Hebrew 'Márta', which means 'the lady' or 'the mistress'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Marta of the seas
An expression that refers to a woman who stands out in marine-related fields.
Marta de los mares
To get like Marta
Colloquial expression that describes someone who gets angry easily.
Ponerse como Marta
Related Words
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Striking tool used in construction and carpentry.
martillo
common marten
A species of mammal of the genus Martes.
marta común
Slang Meanings
Used to describe a strong and independent woman.
That girl is a real marta, she always gets her way.
Esa chava es una verdadera marta, siempre se sale con la suya.
Colloquial term to refer to someone who stays out of trouble.
Juan is always a marta, he doesn't get into trouble.
Juan siempre es una marta, no se mete en líos.