Spanish Conversation · Level 76
60 words
Spanish word
desfilar
Pronunciation
IPA/desfiˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbmarch
Example
Cada año las bandas desfilan en la plaza.
Each year the bands march in the square.
More examples
Durante la fiesta, los vecinos desfilan por la calle.
During the festival, the neighbors march along the street.
Core concept
A military procession in neat ranks.
Common phrases
desfilar por la calle
march along the street
desfilar en procesión
march in procession
desfilar en fila
march in single file
Similar words
andar: Walk or go on foot in everyday, unspecific situations without formality.
caminar: Walk steadily along a route or area with the aim of getting somewhere.
pasear: Take a leisurely walk for amusement or to relax, with no pressing destination.
marchar: March in time with others, keeping precise, regimented steps typical of soldiers.
Definition in Spanish
Pasar en filas manteniendo orden, como ocurre en un desfile militar, una procesión o una pasarela.
Word origin
Borrowed from French défiler and ultimately from Latin filum 'thread', with the fil- element conveying the idea of things arranged like a thread or line.
Usage tips
- This verb is typically used for organized processions, parades, and runway shows, while ordinary walking more often uses caminar or pasar.