Marcha Real

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Spanish Marcha Real (literally “Royal March”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌmɑːtʃə ɹeɪˈɑːl/, /ˌmɑːtʃə ɹeɪˈal/, enPR: mär'chə rā-älʹ, mär'chə rā-ălʹ
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌmɑɹtʃə ɹeɪˈɑl/, enPR: mär'chə rā-älʹ
• Rhymes: -ɑːl, -æl

Proper noun

the Marcha Real

1. The national anthem of Spain.

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “Royal March”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmaɾt͡ʃa reˈal/ [ˌmaɾ.t͡ʃa reˈal]
• Syllabification: Mar‧cha Re‧al

Proper noun

la Marcha Real f

1. Marcha Real (the national anthem of Spain)