marco
/ˈmaʁ.ku/masculine
The English phrase landmark is translated into Portuguese as marco. Wiktionary also lists cartão-postal.
Meaning: notable location (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| marco | /ˈmaʁ.ku/ (Brazil) /ˈmaɾ.ku/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
| cartão-postal | /kaʁˈtɐ̃w̃ posˈtaw/ (Brazil) | masculine |
The term marco refers to a notable location. It is frequently used in the context of marco divisório to refer to a boundary stone or a landmark that marks a border or division.
Which one should you use?
While marco refers to a physical or historical landmark, the term cartão-postal is used colloquially to describe a location that is a famous, iconic sight, literally meaning a 'postcard' location.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine noun marco is marcos.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of marco is /ˈmaʁ.ku/. The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Because marco is also a common masculine given name in Portuguese-speaking cultures, context is vital to avoid confusion in written text.
- In a historical or economic context, marco can also refer to a unit of weight or a currency, similar to the German 'Mark'.
- The word marco can also refer to a door or window frame, which acts as the architectural 'boundary' of an opening.
Examples in context
- Você vê um marco divisor?Do you see a landmark?This sentence uses marco to ask about a landmark.Tatoeba #8831543 by RochaAr, translation #6576693 by Eccles17
- O carrossel da Dentzel é um exemplo insubstituível de uma arte desaparecida, uma experiência agradável para pessoas de todas as idades e um marco comunitário muito apreciado.The Dentzel Carousel is an irreplaceable example of a vanished craft, an enjoyable experience for people of all ages, and a cherished community landmark.This sentence uses marco to describe a cherished community landmark.Tatoeba #12366842 by Cangarejo, translation #12366841 by Cangarejo
- Há dezasseis anos em construção, a sala de concertos que será o novo lar da Filarmónica de Los Angeles foi inaugurada na segunda-feira. O edifício modernista, projetado pelo arquiteto Frank Gehry, foi anunciado por dignitários como um marco da cidade.Sixteen years in the making, a concert hall that will be the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic was inaugurated Monday. The modernistic building, designed by architect Frank Gehry, was heralded by dignitaries as a city landmark.This sentence uses marco to refer to a city landmark.Tatoeba #12280667 by Cangarejo, translation #12280666 by Cangarejo
- A Torre de Belém é um marco histórico de LisboaThe Tower of Belém is a landmark in Lisbon
- O Cristo Redentor é um ponto de referência do Rio de JaneiroThe Christ the Redeemer is a landmark of Rio de Janeiro
- A Ponte 25 de Abril é um monumento emblemático de LisboaThe 25th of April Bridge is an emblematic landmark of Lisbon
- O Mercado Modelo é um ponto turístico muito visitado em SalvadorThe Mercado Modelo is a highly visited tourist attraction in Salvador
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a historic city center.
- RodrigoAquele monumento é um marco da nossa cidade.That monument is a landmark of our city.
- JulianaSim, é um marco muito importante para o turismo.Yes, it is a very important landmark for tourism.
- RodrigoVamos tirar uma foto perto desse marco?Shall we take a photo near this landmark?
- JulianaBoa ideia, Rodrigo, as fotos ficarão lindas.Good idea, Rodrigo, the photos will look beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “landmark” translations and entries marco, cartão-postal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cartão-postal, marco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
