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/Sounds like "MAHR" (as in "mark") + "chah" (as in "chat")/

Meaning

The vibe and energy for going out at night. In Spain, a city or person "with marcha" has a buzzing night scene and the drive to enjoy it until dawn. Madrid is famous for its marcha, where nights start late and end at sunrise.

Examples

Madrid has incredible nightlife energy, we were still out at dawn.

You up for going out tonight or are you too tired?

Regional synonyms

A diligent, responsible person who puts in real effort. In Mexico, aplicado is the compliment you get when you finally buckle down and take your work or studies seriously. It has a slightly parental tone, like approval from a teacher or boss.