marcadores
/maɾkadoɾes/from spelling rules
The English word markers is translated into Spanish as marcadores.
In a classroom or office context, marcadores specifically refers to felt-tip pens or whiteboard markers.
What does it mean word for word?
The word marcadores is derived from the verb marcar, meaning 'to mark', with the suffix '-dor' indicating an agent or tool and '-es' indicating plurality.
Which one should you use?
While marcadores is widely used in Latin America, rotuladores is the more common term for felt-tip pens in Spain.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾkadoɾes/
Did you know?
- While marcadores refers to the pens, the word marcador is also used in sports to describe the scoreboard or the current score of a game.
- The word plumón used for markers in some regions originally refers to a 'down feather' or 'duvet', linking the soft tip of the pen to a soft feather.
- In a digital context, marcadores is the standard term used in Spanish web browsers for 'bookmarks'.
Examples in context
- Oye, ¿dónde están los marcadores que compramos?Hey, where's the markers we just bought?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the marcadores you recently purchased.Tatoeba #13084659 by DJ_Saidez, translation #13084657 by Arkylie
- Necesito unos marcadores nuevos para el dibujo.I need some new markers for the drawing.
- Los marcadores de colores están sobre la mesa.The colored markers are on the table.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are organizing art supplies in a classroom.
- Sofía¿Viste mis marcadores de colores, Daniel?Did you see my colored markers, Daniel?
- DanielSí, están en tu mochila.Yes, they are in your backpack.
- Sofía¡Gracias! Estaba muy preocupada por ellos.Thanks! I was very worried about them.
- DanielNo hay de qué, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
