Inmóviles (en. Motionless)

/in.mo.'bi.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not move or cannot move.
The immobile objects in the room gave it a desolate appearance.
Los objetos inmóviles en la sala le dieron un aspecto desolado.
That remains in one place without changes.
The immobile sculpture was the center of attention at the exhibition.
La escultura inmóvil era el centro de atención en la exposición.
Related to people who are standing still or at rest.
The guards remained immobile throughout the event.
Los guardias se mantuvieron inmóviles durante todo el evento.

Etymology

From Latin 'immobilis', meaning 'without movement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be immobile
To remain in one place, not to move.
estar inmóvil
with an immobile gaze
Fixed gaze, which does not reflect changes.
con mirada inmóvil
in an immobile state
In a condition that does not show movement or change.
en un estado inmóvil

Related Words

mobile
That can be moved easily.
móvil
immobilize
To make something unable to move.
inmovilizar
immutability
Quality of not changing or being immobile.
inmutabilidad

Slang Meanings

To be in one place doing nothing.
He was immobile in line waiting to be served.
Estaba inmóvil en la fila esperando a que le atendieran.
Description of someone who does not move physically.
After so many hours in the same place, he felt immobile.
Después de tantas horas en el mismo sitio, se sentía inmóvil.