Conmover (en. Move)

/kon'mo/ber/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause a deep emotion or to alter someone's mood.
The movie moved all the attendees.
La película logró conmover a todos los asistentes.
To provoke compassion or tenderness.
Her story moves anyone who hears it.
Su historia conmueve a cualquiera que la escuche.
To mobilize or prompt reflection.
The speaker's words moved the youths.
Las palabras del hablante conmovieron a los jóvenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'commovere', which means 'to move together' or 'to stir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to move someone
To cause emotion or to sensitize someone.
conmover a alguien
to be moved
To feel emotionally affected by something.
estar conmovido

Related Words

emotion
Intense feeling experienced in certain situations.
emoción
sensitivity
The ability to feel or perceive emotions.
sensibilidad

Slang Meanings

Someone who feels very emotional.
He was so moved that he couldn't hold back the tears.
Estaba tan conmovido que no pudo contener las lágrimas.
An experience that provokes a strong emotional reaction.
That concert was a total emotional upheaval.
Ese concierto fue una conmoción total.