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marcho

MAHR-chohˈmaɾ.tʃo

“marcho” means “I leave” in Spanish (Announcing departure).

I leave, I'm going

Also: I'm off
A1first-person singular present tense of the reflexive verb 'marcharse' ar
A cheerful cartoon traveler, wearing a small backpack, walking away down a winding path towards the background. The traveler is waving goodbye over their shoulder.
infinitivemarcharse
gerundmarchándose
past Participlemarchado

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Ya es muy tarde, me marcho.

A1

It's very late already, I'm leaving.

Si no hay nada más, me marcho a almorzar.

A2

If there's nothing else, I'm going off to have lunch.

Me marcho de vacaciones el viernes.

A2

I'm leaving on vacation on Friday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • me voy (I go (I leave))
  • salgo (I go out)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Me marcho de viaje – I'm leaving on a trip

Indicative

Preterite

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

Present

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

Imperfect

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

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

yome marchara
túte marcharas
él/ella/ustedse marchara
nosotrosnos marcháramos
vosotrosos marcharais
ellos/ellas/ustedesse marcharan
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Words that translate to "marcho" in Spanish:

i leave→i'm going→i'm off→went→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: marcho

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'marcho' to mean 'I am leaving'?

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👥 Word Family▼
marcharse(to leave, to go away) — Verb
la marcha(the departure; the pace; the gear (in a car)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'marchar' comes from Old French 'marchier,' which means 'to tread' or 'to walk.' When Spanish added the reflexive ending ('-se'), the meaning shifted from just 'walking' to 'walking away' or 'departing.'

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: marcherItalian: marciare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'Me marcho' and 'Me voy'?

Both mean 'I am leaving.' 'Me voy' (from the verb 'irse') is the most common and versatile way to say it. 'Me marcho' (from 'marcharse') carries a slightly stronger sense of announcing a definitive departure and is often used when you are leaving a place or group of people.

Can I use 'marcho' without 'me'?

Yes, but it changes the meaning completely. 'Yo marcho' means 'I march' (like in a parade) or, rarely, 'I am functioning/working' (like a machine). If you intend to say 'I am leaving,' you must use 'Me marcho.'