Spanish Word · Intermediate
marchitar
to wither, to wilt, to shrivel, to fade
Pronunciation: /maɾt͡ʃiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
to wither, to wilt, to shrivel, to fade
Example
El Rey aseguró que "no quiero que mi hijo se marchite esperando como Carlos de Inglaterra. Hay que dejar paso. Yo he cumplido mi misión".
The King assured that "I do not want my son to wither waiting like [Prince] Charles of England. I must make way. I have fulfilled my mission."
Practice tips
- Practice marchitar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.