How to Say "i'm off" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i'm off” is “marcho” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ya es muy tarde, me marcho.
It's very late already, I'm leaving.
Si no hay nada más, me marcho a almorzar.
If there's nothing else, I'm going off to have lunch.
Me marcho de vacaciones el viernes.
I'm leaving on vacation on Friday.
The Reflexive 'Me'
Since 'marcho' comes from 'marcharse' (to leave oneself), you must include the little word 'me' before it: 'Me marcho.' This 'me' tells you that the action is happening to the person speaking.
Contrast with 'Marchar'
The non-reflexive verb 'marchar' means 'to march' or 'to work/function.' Only 'marcharse' means 'to leave.' 'El reloj marcha' (The clock works), but 'Me marcho' (I leave).
Forgetting the Reflexive Pronoun
Mistake: “Yo marcho.”
Correction: Yo me marcho. You must include the 'me' when you mean 'I am leaving' to make it clear you are using the reflexive verb.
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