No. 4,219 in Spanish
marley
"Marley" is not a standard Spanish word; it may refer to a name or have a regional or colloquial meaning.
In a sentence
Escuché una canción de Bob Marley esta mañana.
I listened to a song by Bob Marley this morning.
In this sentence, 'Marley' refers to the musician Bob Marley, denoting a proper noun.
El hilo marley que usaron para coser ese saco es muy resistente.
The marley thread they used to sew that bag is very strong.
Here, 'marley' could be describing a specific type or brand of thread, an attributive use which might vary by region or context.
En mi jardín, hay una planta denominada marley que crece rápidamente.
In my garden, there is a plant called marley that grows rapidly.
In this context, 'marley' is the name given to a particular plant, showcasing its use as a noun proper for identification.
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