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marco

[ˈmar.ko]
nounmasculinepl: marcos
mark, landmark, frame
1. A sign, object, or structure that marks a location or serves as a reference point
The old oak tree is a marco in the village.
A velha carvalho é um marco na aldeia.
2. A frame or border, especially around a door or window
The marco of the door needs to be painted.
O marco da porta precisa ser pintado.
3. A notable point in time or event that marks significance
That year was a marco in the company's history.
Esse ano foi um marco na história da empresa.
4. Historical stone or monument marking a boundary
The boundary markers (marcos) separated the two properties.
Os marcos divisórios separavam as duas propriedades.
Synonyms
marco zeroreferêncialimitebatentemolduramonumento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marco
Standard usage for landmark and frame
Portugal
marco
Common for boundary stones and historical markers
São Paulo
marco
Used frequently in urban context for reference points

Related Idioms & Phrases

marco zero - ground zero, starting point
marco regulatório - regulatory framework
deixar um marco - to leave a mark/legacy
marco histórico - historical milestone
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