What does marchar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word marchar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use marchar in Spanish.

The word marchar in Spanish means march, walk, go, leave, work, run, work, go. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word marchar

march

verbo intransitivo (andar en formación)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los soldados marchaban a paso ligero.
The soldiers marched with at a fast pace.

walk

verbo intransitivo (andar a pie)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Cuando éramos jóvenes marchábamos por las montañas a menudo.
When we were young we'd often walk in the mountains.

go, leave

verbo pronominal (dejar un lugar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Cuando vio que la situación se complicaba, decidió marcharse.
When he saw that the situation was worsening, he decided to leave.

work, run

verbo intransitivo (funcionar) (machine)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El reloj no marcha bien.
The clock isn't working (or: running) well.

work, go

verbo intransitivo (progresar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Su relación no marcha bien desde hace un tiempo.
Their relationship hasn't been working (or: going) well for a while.

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