Spanish Conversation · Level 123
60 words
Spanish word
marchar
Pronunciation
IPA/maɾˈtʃaɾ/
Meaning
- verbgo well
Example
El negocio marcha bien.
The business is going well.
More examples
Todo marcha sobre ruedas.
Everything is going like clockwork.
Core concept
A machine with smoothly turning gears.
Common phrases
marchar bien
go well
marchar sobre ruedas
go like clockwork
marchar a buen ritmo
go at a good pace
Similar words
ir: Moves toward a desired goal, implying progress in a chosen direction.
andar: Remains in good working order, emphasizing an ongoing smooth condition.
salir: Turns out well, producing a positive outcome.
resultar: Ends up in a particular way, indicating the eventual result.
Definition in Spanish
Expresar que una situación o actividad avanza correctamente o está en buen estado de funcionamiento.
Word origin
From Old French marcher 'to walk', extended by metaphor to mean 'to proceed', Spanish marchar came to describe projects, businesses, or processes that advance or operate correctly.
Usage tips
- With inanimate subjects (un negocio, un plan) marchar usually means 'to function or progress', while a person as subject often implies literal walking and marcharse means 'to leave'.