marca de verificación
/maɾka de beɾifikaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "check mark" is marca de verificación in Spanish.
A marca de verificación refers to a mark used to indicate confirmation. If you want to say "to check a box" or "to put a check mark," you can use the phrase poner una marca de verificación, which combines the verb poner (to put) with the noun.
Meaning: mark indicating confirmation (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase marca de verificación literally translates to "mark of verification."
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾka de beɾifikaθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'check mark' is called a palomita, which literally means 'little dove'.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb tachar to describe checking a list, even though the word technically means 'to cross out'.
- The word marca has Germanic roots, stemming from Old Norse and Old High German words meaning 'boundary' or 'border'.
Examples in context
- Necesito que coloques un signo de comprobación al lado de las respuestas correctasI need you to put a check mark next to the correct answers
- Marca una palomita en la casilla correspondientePut a check mark in the corresponding box
- Coloca una palomita al lado de los nombres que asistirán a la reuniónPut a check mark next to the names of those who will attend the meeting
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are filling out a document together.
- MateoElena, ¿ya terminaste de leer el contrato?Elena, have you finished reading the contract?
- ElenaSí, solo falta poner la marca de verificación.Yes, it's just missing the check mark.
- MateoEstá bien, yo la pongo ahora mismo.Alright, I will put it right now.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo. Ahora podemos enviarlo.Thanks, Mateo. Now we can send it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, marca, verificación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
