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"Marchas" is a form of "marchar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to walk". "Manifestaciones" is a form of "manifestación", a noun which is often translated as "demonstration". Learn more about the difference between "marchas" and "manifestaciones" below.
marchar(
mahr
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chahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to part)
3. (military)
a. to march
Los soldados marcharon de Alemania a Bélgica al comienzo de la Primera Guerra Mundial.The soldiers marched from Germany to Belgium at the beginning of World War I.
marcharse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
la manifestación(
mah
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nee
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fehs
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tah
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (politics)
a. demonstration
Estamos organizando una manifestación no violenta mañana en el centro al mediodía.We are organizing a non-violent demonstration downtown tomorrow at noon.
b. protest
La policía llegó a la manifestación para asegurar que no se volviera violenta.The police arrived at the protest to make sure that it didn't become violent.
2. (indication)
a. display
La pareja enojó a sus amigos por sus grandes manifestaciones de cariño repetidas en público.The couple annoyed their friends with their constant public displays of affection.
b. sign
El cambio de color de las hojas es la primera manifestación de que el otoño se aproxima.The change in the color of the leaves is the first sign that fall is coming.
3. (journalism)
a. statement
Se espera que hoy el jefe de la policía haga una manifestación oficial sobre el escándalo.The police chief is expected to issue an official statement today concerning the scandal.
b. declaration
Los empleados esperaron pacientemente las manifestaciones que su gerente iba a hacer a la prensa.The employees patiently awaited the declarations that their manager would make to the press.
