Inmóvil (en. Still)

/inˈmovil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not move.
The doll remains immobile on the shelf.
El muñeco permanece inmóvil en la estantería.
That does not change position or state.
After the accident, he stayed immobile due to the pain.
Después del accidente, se quedó inmóvil por el dolor.
A person who does not react to a situation.
Fear left him immobile in front of the storm.
El miedo lo dejó inmóvil ante la tormenta.

Etymology

From Latin immobilis, which means 'without movement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be immobile
not to move at all.
estar inmóvil
to remain immobile
to stop completely, without making any movement.
quedarse inmóvil
to move like an immobile
not to move at all, often used in contexts of surprise or fear.
moverse como un inmóvil

Related Words

mobile
That can move or be moved.
móvil
static
That remains in the same place or state.
estático

Slang Meanings

Without reaction to a situation.
He was so surprised that he remained immobile, like an immobile.
Estaba tan sorprendido que se quedó inmóvil, como un inmóvil.
Indifferent or apathetic.
That boy is so immobile that he never participates in anything.
Ese chico es tan inmóvil que nunca participa en nada.