No. 6,324 in Catalan
márquez
The word "márquez" is not Catalan; it is Spanish and means "marquis" (a noble title).
In a sentence
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.
In this sentence, 'Márquez' is used as a proper noun—the last name of the author Gabriel García Márquez.
El jove anomenat Márquez va guanyar la competició de motos aquest any.
The young man named Márquez won the motorcycle competition this year.
Here, 'Márquez' refers to the surname of a specific individual, presumably a professional motorcycle racer or notable person.
Si coneixes a Márquez, li pots preguntar sobre el seu nou llibre.
If you know Márquez, you can ask him about his new book.
In this usage, 'Márquez' is being used as a proper noun, referencing an acquaintance or renowned individual whose relevance is recognized by the context.
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