Marchado (en. Marched)

/maɾˈt͡ʃado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been affected in some way that alters its natural condition.
The fish was marched and couldn't be eaten.
El pescado estaba marchado y no se podía comer.
That has lost its color or liveliness.
The marched flowers no longer decorate the garden.
Las flores marchadas ya no decoran el jardín.
In a state of deterioration or neglect.
The house became marched after years of disuse.
La casa quedó marchada tras años de desuso.

Etymology

From the participle of the verb marchar, which comes from the Latin 'marchare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be marched
To be in a deteriorated or poor condition.
estar marchado
marched by time
That has been affected by aging or the passage of time.
marchado por el tiempo

Related Words

marchar
To go or move from one place to another.
marchar
marcha
Movement or displacement of something or someone.
marcha

Slang Meanings

In the context of people, it refers to someone who has lost their vitality.
That guy is marched, he's not what he used to be.
Ese tipo está marchado, ya no es lo que era.
Used to describe something that is no longer at its best.
That show is marched, it lost all excitement.
Esa serie está marchada, perdió toda la emoción.