Marchar (en. March)

/maɾˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move or walk.
The group marches toward the station.
El grupo marcha hacia la estación.
To leave a place.
I decided to leave before it started to rain.
Decidí marchar antes que comenzara a llover.
To make something work or progress.
This engine works perfectly.
Este motor marcha perfectamente.
To follow a rhythm or beat.
The band marches to the rhythm of the music.
La banda marcha al son de la música.

Etymology

From Latin 'marcare', which means 'to mark' or 'to give a signal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to march well
To function properly.
marchar bien
to march at a steady pace
To move with determination.
marchar a paso firme
to not march
To not function or to not go well.
no marchar

Related Words

marcher
A person who marches or who is dedicated to selling at markets.
marchante
marchant
The process or act of marching.
marchadera

Slang Meanings

To leave quickly.
After the party, we decided to leave.
Después de la fiesta, decidimos Marchar.
To go to a fun place.
We're going to head downtown tonight.
Vamos a Marchar al centro esta noche.