Conmueve (en. Moves)

/konˈmweβe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause a strong emotional impression.
The movie we watched last night moves me every time I see it.
La película que vimos anoche me conmueve cada vez que la miro.
To provoke tears or sadness.
The story of that needy child moves everyone who hears it.
La historia de aquel niño en necesidad conmueve a todos los que la escuchan.
To awaken empathy and compassion in someone.
His speech moves the audience and makes them reflect.
Su discurso conmueve a la audiencia y les hace reflexionar.

Etymology

From the verb to move, which comes from the Latin 'commouere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to move someone
To cause someone to feel a deep emotion.
conmover a alguien
to be moving
To feel deeply affected by something.
estar conmueve
a story that moves
A narrative that provokes strong feelings.
una historia que conmueve

Related Words

emotion
An intense affective state.
emoción
feeling
An emotional state, generally more stable than emotion.
sentimiento
compassion
A feeling of sorrow for another's suffering.
compasión

Slang Meanings

To make cry
That song really moves me, it always makes me cry.
Esa canción realmente conmueve, siempre me hace llorar.
To have a great emotional impact
The speech of that activist moves anyone who listens to it.
El discurso de esa activista conmueve a cualquiera que lo escuche.