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Marco
MAH-koh
Marco (name) means a male given name common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, equivalent to the English "Mark.". Example: “Marco moved to Milan to study architecture.”
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A male given name common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, equivalent to the English "Mark."
"Marco moved to Milan to study architecture."
"Marco mainly sells his clothes online."
interjection
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Called out by a player in the pool game "Marco Polo," to which other players respond "Polo."
"She shouted "Marco!" with her eyes shut, waiting for someone to answer "Polo!""
How to use Marco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Romance-language male name, or the call used in the swimming pool game Marco Polo.
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Etymology
The given name traces to Latin Marcus, again linked to Mars, the god of war; the pool game references the explorer Marco Polo.
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What does “Marco” mean?
The word “Marco” means a male given name common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, equivalent to the English "Mark.". In plain terms, a common Romance-language male name, or the call used in the swimming pool game Marco Polo.
How do you pronounce “Marco”?
“Marco” is pronounced MAH-koh (/ˈmɑː(ɹ).kəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marco” in a sentence?
Here is “Marco” used in a sentence: “Marco moved to Milan to study architecture.”
What part of speech is “Marco”?
Depending on how it is used, “Marco” can be a name and an interjection.
Where does the word “Marco” come from?
The word “Marco” comes from Latin. The given name traces to Latin Marcus, again linked to Mars, the god of war; the pool game references the explorer Marco Polo.
Is “Marco” a common word?
“Marco” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Marco” have?
“Marco” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name common in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, equivalent to the English "Mark.".
How do you play Marco Polo?
Marco Polo is a swimming-pool tag game in which one player closes their eyes and calls out 'Marco.' The other players must answer 'Polo,' and the caller uses the sound of their voices to find and tag them.
What is the English equivalent of the name Marco?
Marco corresponds to the English name Mark. It is a common masculine given name in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Which names are related to Marco?
Marco is related to Mark in English, Marc in French, and the Latin name Marcus. All are used as masculine given names.
Is Marco a first name or a surname?
Marco is primarily a masculine first name in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. It can also appear as part of a surname, but its main use is as a given name.
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