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A simplified illustration of a person seen from the back, wearing a small backpack, actively walking away from an open doorway and stepping onto a path, signifying departure.

marcharme

mar-CHAR-meh

verbA2regular ar
to leave?when referring to myself,to go away?when referring to myself
Also:to depart?formal departure

Quick Reference

past Participlemarchado
infinitivemarcharse
gerundmarchándose

📝 In Action

Necesito marcharme ahora mismo o perderé el tren.

A2

I need to leave right now or I will miss the train.

Antes de marcharme, quiero despedirme de todos.

B1

Before leaving, I want to say goodbye to everyone.

Si decides marcharme, avísame con tiempo.

B2

If you decide I should go, let me know ahead of time. (Note: This is a highly specific, less common construction where 'decides' governs 'marcharme'.)

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tengo que marcharme – I have to leave
  • antes de marcharme – before leaving

💡 Grammar Points

Reflexive Infinitive Structure

The word 'marcharme' is the base verb 'marchar' plus the pronoun 'me'. This means the action of leaving ('marchar') is done by and directed back at the speaker ('me').

Pronoun Placement

When using the infinitive form, the 'me' is attached to the end (marcharme). If you conjugate the verb, the 'me' moves to the front: 'Yo me marcho' (I leave).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the 'Me'

Mistake: "Quiero marchar."

Correction: Quiero marcharme. When 'marchar' means 'to leave,' it almost always needs the reflexive pronoun ('-se' or '-me'). 'Marchar' alone usually means 'to march' or 'to function.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Obligation to Leave

A very common pattern is 'Tengo que marcharme' or 'Debo marcharme.' This is the quickest way to tell someone you must go.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

imperfect

él/ella/ustedse marchaba
túte marchabas
vosotrosos marchabais
yome marchaba
ellos/ellas/ustedesse marchaban
nosotrosnos marchábamos

present

él/ella/ustedse marcha
túte marchas
vosotrosos marcháis
yome marcho
ellos/ellas/ustedesse marchan
nosotrosnos marchamos

preterite

él/ella/ustedse marchó
túte marchaste
vosotrosos marchasteis
yome marché
ellos/ellas/ustedesse marcharon
nosotrosnos marchamos

subjunctive

imperfect

él/ella/ustedse marchara/marchase
túte marcharas/marchases
vosotrosos marcharais/marchaseis
yome marchara/marchase
ellos/ellas/ustedesse marcharan/marchasen
nosotrosnos marcháramos/marchásemos

present

él/ella/ustedse marche
túte marches
vosotrosos marchéis
yome marche
ellos/ellas/ustedesse marchen
nosotrosnos marchemos
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: marcharme

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'marcharme'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'marchar' and 'marcharse'?

'Marchar' usually means 'to walk in formation' (to march) or 'to work/function' (e.g., 'El coche marcha bien'). 'Marcharse' (which is the base for 'marcharme') means 'to leave' or 'to go away.'

Why does 'marcharme' have a 'me' attached to the end?

The 'me' is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'myself.' When it's attached to the infinitive (the base form of the verb), it tells you that the action of the verb is being done by the speaker ('yo') and directed back at the speaker. It's the Spanish way of saying 'for me to leave.'