How to Say "to march" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to march” is “desfilar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los soldados desfilan por la calle principal.
The soldiers are parading down the main street.
Mucha gente desfiló ante el monumento para mostrar respeto.
Many people filed past the monument to show respect.
Mañana desfilaremos en las fiestas del pueblo.
Tomorrow we will march in the town festival.
Always in a line
Use this word when the movement is organized or in a sequence. If people are just walking randomly, use 'caminar' instead.
Movement past a point
When people are walking past a person or monument in a line, we use the word 'ante' (meaning 'before' or 'past').
Confusing with casual walking
Mistake: “Desfilo al supermercado.”
Correction: Camino al supermercado. (Because you aren't in a formal parade to buy milk!)
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