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Marcos
Marcos (name) means a male given name, the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Mark. Example: “Marcos moved to Lisbon after finishing university.”
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A male given name, the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Mark.
"Marcos moved to Lisbon after finishing university."
"Roger Federer extended his grasscourt streak to 57 matches with a victory over Marcos Baghdatis and will play Nicolas Kiefer in the semifinals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany."
— The Associated Press, Federer Extends Streak (2008)
How to use Marcos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Spanish/Portuguese first name, also found as a surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Marcoses
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_____ moved to Lisbon after finishing university.
Etymology
From Spanish and Portuguese Marcos, both descending from Latin Marcus.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Marcos” mean?
The word “Marcos” means a male given name, the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Mark. In plain terms, a common Spanish/Portuguese first name, also found as a surname.
How do you use “Marcos” in a sentence?
Here is “Marcos” used in a sentence: “Marcos moved to Lisbon after finishing university.”
What part of speech is “Marcos”?
“Marcos” is a name.
Where does the word “Marcos” come from?
The word “Marcos” comes from Latin. From Spanish and Portuguese Marcos, both descending from Latin Marcus.
Is “Marcos” a common word?
“Marcos” is an uncommon word in modern English.
