márquez

This is the 6324th most frequent Catalan word.


márquez

The word "márquez" is not Catalan; it is Spanish and means "marquis" (a noble title).


In this sentence, 'Márquez' is used as a proper noun—the last name of the author Gabriel García Márquez.

La novel·la 'Cien años de soledad' de Gabriel García Márquez és meravellosa.

The novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez is marvelous.


Here, 'Márquez' refers to the surname of a specific individual, presumably a professional motorcycle racer or notable person.

El jove anomenat Márquez va guanyar la competició de motos aquest any.

The young man named Márquez won the motorcycle competition this year.


In this usage, 'Márquez' is being used as a proper noun, referencing an acquaintance or renowned individual whose relevance is recognized by the context.

Si coneixes a Márquez, li pots preguntar sobre el seu nou llibre.

If you know Márquez, you can ask him about his new book.