Marchas (en. Marches)

/ˈmaɾ.tʃas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Movement of people in line, usually to express an opinion or demand.

The civil rights marches were historic.

Las marchas por los derechos civiles fueron históricas.

Movement of troops or other organized groups.

The army marches were visible from afar.

Las marchas del ejército fueron visibles desde lejos.

verb

To move or advance in an organized manner.

Communities march to demand justice.

Las comunidades marchan para exigir justicia.

To participate in a public demonstration.

She marches in defense of animal rights.

Ella marcha en defensa de los derechos de los animales.

From Latin 'mārs', which means 'to advance'.

peaceful marches

Demonstrations without violence.

marchas pacíficas

protest marches

Organized routes to express disagreement.

marchas de protesta

mass marches

Movements with a large number of participants.

marchas multitudinarias

demonstration

Gathering of people to protest or express an opinion.

manifestación

protest

Expression of discontent or rejection in the face of a situation.

protesta

parade

Organized event in which groups march along a specific route.

desfile

To go to a march or demonstration informally.

This weekend we're going to marches with friends.

Este fin de semana vamos de marchas con los amigos.

To actively participate in a social movement.

She is always at all the marches for social justice.

Ella siempre está en todas las marchas por la justicia social.