What does marco in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word marco in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use marco in Spanish.

The word marco in Spanish means frame, framework, framework, goalposts, Mark, Mark, mark, indicate, show, mark, dial, leave a mark on, mark, score, framework agreement, Cicero, in the context of, frame of reference, judicial framework, legal framework, legal framework, regulatory framework, policy framework, timeframe, timeline, timescale, take as a frame of reference. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word marco

frame

nombre masculino (moldura) (supporting structure)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un marco de plata decoraba la fotografía.
The photo was in a silver frame.

framework

nombre masculino (ámbito, entorno)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La profesora nos indicó que nuestra investigación estaba comenzando a salirse del marco que habíamos trazado.
The teacher pointed out to us that our research was beginning to veer from the framework that we had drawn up.

framework

adjetivo de una sola terminación (guía, estructural) (plan)

(noun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat race," "dogfood.")
El gerente presentará el plan marco para este año.
The manager will present the framework plan for the year.

goalposts

nombre masculino (deportes: portería)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
El futbolista falló el tiro, la pelota rebotó en el marco.
The footballer missed the shot and the ball bounced off the goalposts.

Mark

nombre masculino (moneda alemana)

El marco fue sustituido por el euro.
The German Mark was replaced by the Euro.

Mark

nombre masculino (moneda finlandesa)

El marco había sufrido una fuerte devaluación en la jornada anterior.
The Mark had undergone a sharp devaluation the previous day.

mark

verbo transitivo (señalar, poner una marca)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Juliana marcó la página del libro cuando dejó de leer.
Juliana marked the page she had read up to.

indicate, show

verbo transitivo (aparato: indicar una medida)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Hace un calor insoportable; el termómetro marca 40°C.
It's unbearably hot; the thermometer is showing 40°C.

mark

verbo transitivo (representar, significar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La Revolución Francesa marcó el inicio de la época contemporánea en Europa.
The French revolution marked the beginning of the modern era in Europe.

dial

verbo transitivo (número de teléfono)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Marca 0034 para llamar a España.
Dial 0034 to call Spain.

leave a mark on

verbo transitivo (dejar huella en el ánimo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El concierto me marcó: quedé con una sonrisa toda la noche.
The concert left a mark on me. I was smiling all night.

mark

verbo transitivo (deportes: un jugador a otro)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mario marcó a Oscar durante todo el partido; no se separó de él ni un segundo.
Mario marked Oscar the whole match; he didn't leave his side for a second.

score

verbo transitivo (deportes: meter gol)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ronaldo marcó dos goles en el partido de ayer.
Ronaldo scored two goals in yesterday's match.

framework agreement

(condiciones de contrato)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En el acuerdo marco se estipularon los plazos y costos del proyecto.
The framework agreement stipulates the terms and costs of the project.

Cicero

nombre propio masculino (político romano)

in the context of

locución preposicional (en el ámbito de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En el marco de la guerra de independencia, se derramó mucha sangre.
In the context of the war of independence, a great deal of blood was shed.

frame of reference

nombre masculino (que ayuda a entender algo) (context)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El índice inflacionario es un marco de referencia de la economía de un país.
The inflation rate is a reference point for a country's economy.

judicial framework, legal framework

(leyes que aplican)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El marco jurídico limita el accionar de la empresa.
The judicial framework limits the actions of the company.

legal framework

(leyes que respaldan)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La empresa debe respetar el marco legal.
The company must respect the legal framework.

regulatory framework, policy framework

(grupo de leyes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los abogados están preparando el marco normativo de la nueva empresa.
The attorneys are preparing the regulatory framework of the new company.

timeframe, timeline, timescale

(espacio de tiempo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Se debe entender la película dentro de su marco temporal.
The movie should be understood within its timeframe.

take as a frame of reference

locución verbal (comparar con)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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