No. 325 in Catalan
marxa
"Marxa" means "march," "gear," or "progress" depending on the context.
In a sentence
La festa estava plena de marxa.
The party was full of energy.
Here, 'marxa' means an ambiance or state of activity and excitement, commonly used in informal contexts to describe lively atmospheres.
Vaig posar el cotxe en marxa.
I started the car.
In this sentence, 'marxa' refers to the act of beginning or starting something, often related to vehicles or mechanisms.
Ell sempre camina a pas de marxa.
He always walks at a brisk pace.
The term 'marxa' in this context indicates a pace or speed of movement, highlighting the mode or style of an action.
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