The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of marcar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Marca la fecha en el calendario. (Mark the date on the calendar.)

This verb follows the -car to -que spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘qu’ before the endings are added.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Marcar (to mark) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Marcar generally means to mark, score, or dial, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To mark or make a mark: for example, Marca la caja con una X (Mark the box with an X).

To score points: for example, ¡Marca ese gol! (Score that goal!).

To dial a number: for example, Marca el número de emergencias (Dial the emergency number).

To emphasize or stress: for example, Marca bien las sílabas (Emphasize the syllables clearly).

To set or adjust: for example, Marca el termostato a 25 grados (Set the thermostat to 25 degrees).

To follow or pursue (colloquial): for example, ¡Marca ese ritmo! (Follow that rhythm!).

To check or keep an eye on someone (slang): for example, Márcalo de cerca (Keep a close eye on him).

Examples

Examples of Marcar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Marca este número en tu teléfono! (Save this number in your phone!)

Antes de salir de viaje, marquemos una lista de cosas que llevar. (Before leaving on the trip, let’s make a list of things to bring.)

En el restaurante, marquen sus pedidos en el menú. (At the restaurant, mark your orders on the menu.)

Para participar en el sorteo, marcad la casilla correspondiente. (To enter the raffle, check the corresponding box.)

¡Marca tu respuesta en la hoja de examen! (Mark your answer on the exam sheet!)

Antes de enviar el correo, marquen todas las opciones relevantes. (Before sending the email, check all relevant options.)

En la reunión, marquen sus preocupaciones en la pizarra. (In the meeting, note your concerns on the board.)

Para votar, marquen su selección en la boleta electoral. (To vote, mark your selection on the ballot.)

Cuando lleguen al hotel, marquen su habitación en el mapa. (When you arrive at the hotel, mark your room on the map.)

¡Marca la fecha en tu calendario para no olvidarla! (Mark the date on your calendar so you don’t forget it!)

En la encuesta, marquen su nivel de satisfacción. (On the survey, mark your level of satisfaction.)

Antes de comenzar el proyecto, marquemos los plazos importantes. (Before starting the project, let’s mark the important deadlines.)

En el mapa, marquen los lugares que quieren visitar. (On the map, mark the places you want to visit.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Marcar (to mark) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.