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marcha

[ˈmaɾ.ʃə]
nounfemininepl: marchas
march; gear; pace; movement
1. The act of walking or moving forward in a steady, organized manner
The military marcha was impressive and well-coordinated.
A marcha militar foi impressionante e bem coordenada.
2. A gear in a vehicle's transmission system
Shift into third gear before accelerating.
Mude para a terceira marcha antes de acelerar.
3. The progress or development of something over time
The marcha of technological progress cannot be stopped.
A marcha do progresso tecnológico não pode ser detida.
4. A musical composition in steady rhythm, typically military in character
The band played a traditional marcha.
A banda tocou uma marcha tradicional.
Synonyms
passadamovimentoandaduraprogressão
Antonyms
paradaimobilidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marcha
Standard usage for all meanings
Rio de Janeiro
marcha
Common in street vernacular and carnival context
São Paulo
marcha
Standard usage, particularly for vehicle transmission
Portugal
marcha
Standard usage; can also refer to protest demonstrations

Related Idioms & Phrases

marcha atrás - reverse gear; stepping back
em marcha - in motion; underway
pôr em marcha - to set in motion; to start
marcha forçada - forced march
levar a marcha - to keep pace; to move forward
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