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• Se dice de algo claramente notable, evidente o distintivo, o que tiene una característica bien definida que lo hace resaltar.

Describes something that is clearly noticeable, significant, or distinct.

1. Noticeable or significantB2formal

   Clearly evident or obvious; easily perceived.

   marcado, notable

   • There was a marked improvement in her health after the treatment.
   • The company saw a marked increase in sales this quarter.
   • His speech showed a marked difference in tone.

   Sinónimosclearconspicuousdistinctevidentnoticeableobviousprominentpronouncedsalientstrikingunmistakable

   Antónimosimperceptibleinconspicuousinsignificantnegligibleslightsubtleunnoticeable

2. Having a visible markA2formal

   Having a visible symbol, stain, or indication on the surface.

   marcado

   • The marked box contained the fragile items.
   • The map had a marked route for the hiking trail.
   • The marked area on the floor indicates where to stand.

   Sinónimosblemishedbrandeddottedlabelednotchedscarredspeckledspottedstainedstreaked

3. Targeted or singled outB2informal

   Designated or identified for a particular purpose or attention.

   marcado, señalado, designado

   • He felt like a marked man after the scandal.
   • The marked students were chosen for the advanced program.
   • The marked car was under surveillance by the police.

   Sinónimoschosenidentifiedselectedspecified

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dejar una señal o marca visible sobre algo, o para asignar una calificación o evaluar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a visible impression or sign on something, or to indicate a grade or evaluation.

1. Make a visible impressionA2formal

   To make a visible mark or stain on a surface.

   marcar

   • The wet glass marked the wooden table.
   • She marked the page with a bookmark.
   • The accident left a scar that marked his face.

   Sinónimosblemishblotdiscolormarscarscratchsmearsmudgestainstreak

   Antónimoscleaneraseremove

2. B1formal

   To indicate or show something, such as a location, time, or condition.

   marcar, indicar, señalar

   • The sign marks the entrance to the park.
   • This event marks the beginning of a new era.
   • The thermometer marked 30 degrees Celsius.

   Sinónimosbetraydenotedesignateindicaterevealshowsignalsignify

3. Grade or evaluateB1formal

   To assess and assign a score or grade to a piece of work.

   Calificar o evaluar

   • The teacher marked the exams over the weekend.
   • She spent hours marking the students' essays.
   • He marked the test papers carefully.

   Sinónimosappraiseassessevaluategradejudgescore

4. B1formal

   To celebrate or commemorate an important event or occasion.

   Celebrar o conmemorar

   • They marked their anniversary with a special dinner.
   • The city marked the holiday with a parade.
   • We marked the occasion by planting a tree.

   Sinónimoscelebratecommemoratehonorobservesolemnize

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