Marchito (en. Withered)

/maʁ.tʃi.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a plant or flower that has lost freshness and vitality.
The flowers in the garden look withered due to lack of water.
Las flores del jardín lucen marchitas por la falta de agua.
Description of something that has lost its beauty or appeal.
The painting is withered and needs a refresh.
La pintura está marchita y necesita una renovación.
State of a person who appears tired or discouraged.
After so many days of work, he looks withered.
Después de tantos días de trabajo, se le ve marchito.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'marchitar', which means to dry or weaken.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be withered
To go through a period of tiredness or loss of energy.
andar marchito
to be withered
To refer to someone who is discouraged or fatigued.
estar marchito
withered flower
A flower that has lost its freshness and appeal.
flor marchita

Related Words

marchitar
Verb that means to dry or lose freshness.
marchitar
marchitez
State of being withered.
marchitez
lozanía
Vitality or freshness, especially in plants.
lozanía

Slang Meanings

Tired or discouraged from work.
Since he started university, he is more withered than ever.
Desde que empezó la universidad, está más marchito que nunca.
Without energy or motivation.
Today I feel withered, I just want to rest.
Hoy me siento marchito, solo quiero descansar.