Marco
/ˈmar.ko/
The English name Mark is translated as Marco in Italian.
Marco is the Italian equivalent of the name 'Mark'. The name 'Marco' is also used for the Gospel writer Mark in Italian.
Meaning: indication for reference or measurement (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈmar.ko/.
Did you know?
- While the English name 'Mark' is often seen as a simple identifier, the Italian Marco carries an ancient adjectival history meaning 'pertaining to Mars'.
- If you are talking about the 'German Mark' (the currency), Italians refer to it as il marco.
- In Italian, Marco is often paired with Polo in popular culture to refer to the explorer, making the name strongly associated with travel and discovery.
Examples in context
- Marco ha parlato per due ore.Mark spoke for two hours.This sentence shows how to use Marco when describing how long someone has spoken.Tatoeba #3083431 by rado, translation #5154084 by CarpeLanam
- Marco abita vicino a casa nostra.Mark lives near our house.This sentence shows how to use Marco when describing someone's place of residence.Tatoeba #3960044 by rado, translation #12733082 by rul
- Marco vuole organizzare una festa.Mark wants to plan a party.This sentence shows how to use Marco when describing someone's desire to organize an event.Tatoeba #3036707 by rado, translation #13530432 by rul
- Buongiorno, Signor Marco. Come sta oggi?Good morning, Mr. Mark. How are you today?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are measuring a piece of wood for a shelf.
- MartinaHai fatto il marco sul legno?Did you make the mark on the wood?
- FrancescoSì, il marco è esattamente qui.Yes, the mark is exactly here.
- MartinaOra taglia seguendo quel marco.Now cut following that mark.
- FrancescoVa bene, lo faccio subito.All right, I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Marco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Marco, marco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
