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"Marca un tanto" is a phrase which is often translated as "he scores", and "gol" is a noun which is often translated as "goal". Learn more about the difference between "marca un tanto" and "gol" below.
marca un tanto(
mahr
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kah
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tahn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he scores
Según las estadísticas del delantero, marca un tanto cada dos partidos.According to the forward's statistics, he scores every other game.
b. he scores a point
Es la tercera vez que marca un tanto a segundos de que acabe el partido.It's the third time he scores a point seconds before the match ends.
c. she scores
Si ella marca un tanto, no podremos dar vuelta el partido.If she scores, we won't be able to flip around the score.
d. she scores a point
Alicia siempre abraza a sus compañeras de equipo cuando marca un tanto.Alicia always hugs her teammates when she scores a point.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
b. you score a point
¿Cómo celebra cuando marca un tanto?How do you celebrate when you score a point?
el gol(
gohl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
