marcar

Senses

1. 1.

   to mark

   to make a mark on something or indicate a position

2. 2.

   to schedule, to set up

   to arrange an appointment or meeting for a specific time

3. 3.

   to score

   to make a point or goal in sports

4. 4.

   to stand out, to leave an impression

   to have a lasting impact or be memorable

Examples

• "Vou marcar uma consulta com o dentista."

  I'm going to schedule an appointment with the dentist.

• "O jogador marcou três gols no jogo de ontem."

  The player scored three goals in yesterday's game.

• "Esse filme marcou minha infância."

  This movie left a mark on my childhood.

Usage

Very common verb in daily conversation. "Marcar uma reunião/consulta/encontro" (to schedule a meeting/appointment/date) is a standard collocation. In sports contexts, always means "to score." Can be used reflexively with emotional impact: "Essa experiência me marcou muito" (This experience really marked me).