Part of Speech

Marcador is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/maɾˈkaðoɾ/

Translation Options into English

• Marker
• Scoreboard
• Bookmark

Meaning and Usage

The word marcador generally refers to an object used to mark something, but it can have several specific meanings depending on the context:

1. In the context of writing, it often denotes a marker, such as a felt-tip pen.
2. In sports, it refers to a scoreboard or the score itself.
3. In printing and publishing, it can mean a bookmark or a device that indicates a position.

In Spanish, marcador is used frequently, both in oral speech and written contexts. It is particularly common in educational settings (like classrooms) when referring to markers and in sports commentary when discussing scores.

Example Sentences

• El profesor usó un marcador rojo para corregir los exámenes.

• The teacher used a red marker to grade the exams.

• En el partido de fútbol, el marcador fue 3-2.

• In the soccer match, the score was 3-2.

• Siempre tengo un marcador en mi libro favorito para no perder la página.

• I always have a bookmark in my favorite book so I don't lose the page.

Idiomatic Expressions

Marcador is often used in idiomatic expressions in various contexts, especially in sports.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

• Marcar un gol en el marcador.

• To score a goal in the scoreboard.

• No dejar huella en el marcador.

• To leave no mark on the score (meaning not to make any impact).

• Aumentar la cifra en el marcador.

• To increase the number on the scoreboard.

• Mantener el marcador a cero.

• To keep the score at zero (meaning not to allow the opposing team to score).

• El marcador final es un indicativo del esfuerzo del equipo.

• The final score is indicative of the team's effort.

Etymology

The etymology of marcador comes from the Spanish verb marcar, which means "to mark". The suffix -dor is used to form nouns that denote an agent or a tool related to the action of the verb. Thus, marcador essentially refers to an object involved in marking.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Indicador (indicator) - Señalador (signaler)

Antonyms: - Ocultador (concealer) - Borrador (eraser, in the context of erasing marks).