Marcharon (en. They marched)

/marˈtʃaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To move from one place to another, generally in an orderly manner.
The soldiers marched to the rhythm of the music.
Los soldados marcharon al ritmo de la música.
Leaving a place to perform an action, such as a protest.
They marched through the streets to demand their rights.
Marcharon por las calles para exigir sus derechos.
To progress or advance in an activity or situation.
Despite the obstacles, they marched on their projects.
A pesar de los obstáculos, marcharon en sus proyectos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

they marched in unity
They acted collectively.
marcharon en unidad
they marched with determination
They moved with determination.
marcharon a paso firme
they marched for their rights
They demonstrated in favor of their rights.
marcharon por sus derechos

Related Words

to march
To move from one place to another.
marchar
march
Movement or displacement in a group.
marcha
marcher
A person who marches or participates in a march.
marchante

Slang Meanings

To march to a specific place, generally in the context of going out to have fun.
On Saturday we marched to the party at the beach.
El sábado marchamos a la fiesta en la playa.
To leave or exit quickly from a place.
I had to march out of the meeting because it was getting late.
Tuve que marchar de la reunión porque se me hacía tarde.