Marchan (en. March)

/mar.ˈt͡ʃan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move or displace with a uniform step.
The soldiers march in formation.
Los soldados marchan en formación.
To advance or progress in an activity.
The negotiations are progressing positively.
Las negociaciones marchan positivamente.
Operation or functioning of a mechanism.
The clocks are working correctly.
Los relojes marchan correctamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'mārcĭo', which means 'to march' or 'to walk'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

march well
Indicates that something develops or progresses adequately.
marchan bien
march in time
Refers to moving in sync or at the same rhythm.
marchan al compás
march through life
Expresses the idea of advancing in life.
marchan por la vida

Related Words

march
Verb that indicates the action of moving or displacing.
marchar
marcher
A person who marches, usually in a competitive context.
marchador
march
Act of marching or moving forward.
marcha

Slang Meanings

To function or to be in operation.
That system is already working like new.
Ese sistema ya marchan como nuevo.
To continue in a situation or matter.
Things are going well, don't worry.
Las cosas marchan, no te preocupes.