Marchita (en. Withered)

/maɾˈʧita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to a plant or flower that has lost its freshness and vitality.

The rose in the vase was withered and colorless.

La rosa en el jarrón estaba marchita y sin color.

Describes an emotional state of sadness or discouragement.

After the news, her mood became withered.

Después de la noticia, su ánimo se volvió marchita.

Indicates something that has lost its intensity or effectiveness.

The enthusiasm of the meeting became withered over time.

El entusiasmo de la reunión se volvió marchita con el tiempo.

From the verb 'marchitar', which comes from the Latin 'mārcĭtas', meaning 'witheredness'.

to be withered

It is used to describe something or someone that has lost effectiveness or vitality.

estar marchito

withered appearance

Refers to a dull, sad, or lifeless appearance.

apariencia marchita

withered heart

Expression that denotes sadness or emotional discouragement.

corazón marchito

witheredness

State of being withered.

marchitez

to wither

Verb that means to make something lose freshness or vitality.

marchitar

wilted

That is colorless or without freshness, similar to withered.

mustio

To be lacking in desire or motivation.

Today I feel withered, I have no strength for anything.

Hoy estoy marchita, no tengo fuerzas para nada.

Referring to something that is no longer attractive or interesting.

That movie seemed withered to me, I wouldn't watch it again.

Esa película me pareció marchita, no la volvería a ver.