marco

word

/ˈmɑɹkoʊ/
MAR-koh
/ˈmɑːkəʊ/
MAH-koh

Definition

A marco is an important event, stage, or achievement that marks progress or change. It is often used for major moments in history, projects, careers, or personal life.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or neutral contexts, especially in business, education, history, and planning. Common combinations include 'an important marco', 'reach a marco', and 'a marco in development'. It is close to 'milestone', but much less common in English, so learners will more often see 'milestone'.

Example Sentences

Graduating from college was a big marco for her.

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This project reached an important marco last week.

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The law was a marco in the country's history.

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Buying our first home felt like a real marco for us.

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Getting 100,000 users is a huge marco for the company.

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Looking back, that trip was a marco in my life.

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