nounpl: markings (already plural form; singular: marking)
marcas, marcações, sinais
1. Visible signs, symbols, or lines made on a surface, typically for identification, instruction, or decoration
The road markings guide drivers to stay in their lanes.
As marcações na estrada guiam os motoristas para permanecerem em suas faixas.
2. Distinctive patterns, spots, or colors on an animal's skin or fur
The tiger's black markings are unique to each individual.
As marcas pretas do tigre são únicas para cada indivíduo.
3. Annotations, grades, or comments made on written work by an instructor
The teacher's markings on the essay showed where improvements were needed.
As marcações do professor no ensaio mostraram onde melhorias eram necessárias.
4. Identifying labels, stamps, or inscriptions on objects
The pottery bore ancient markings that helped archaeologists date it.
A cerâmica tinha marcas antigas que ajudaram os arqueólogos a datá-la.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'marcas' is the most versatile translation used across contexts—from animal patterns to road safety markings. In educational settings, 'marcações' is preferred when referring to teacher comments on student work. The word is widely used in technical and safety contexts, particularly in traffic regulations where 'marcações de trânsito' (traffic markings) is the standard term.
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