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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."

How to use Marcos

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common Spanish/Portuguese first name, also found as a surname.

Word forms

Marcoses plural

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_____ moved to Lisbon after finishing university.

Etymology

From Spanish and Portuguese Marcos, both descending from Latin Marcus.

Origin: Latin

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.

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