Moción (en. Motion)
/moˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Proposition submitted for consideration by a group.
A motion was presented to increase next year's budget.
Se presentó una moción para aumentar el presupuesto del año que viene.
Movement or action taken to achieve a goal.
The motion of no confidence was rejected by the majority of voters.
La moción de censura fue rechazada por la mayoría de los votantes.
Formal request made, generally in a legal or administrative context.
The motion was unanimously approved in the assembly.
La moción fue aprobada por unanimidad en la asamblea.
Etymology
From Latin 'motio', which means 'movement'
Common Phrases and Expressions
motion of no confidence
Proposal to dismiss a public official.
moción de censura
motion of confidence
Proposition presented to verify a group's support for a leader or institutional figure.
moción de confianza
to put into motion
Start a procedure or discussion on a topic.
poner en moción
Related Words
proposal
Suggestion or idea presented for consideration.
propuesta
voting
Process by which something is elected or decided through voting.
votación
assembly
Meeting of people to discuss or deliberate on a specific topic.
asamblea
Slang Meanings
Quick or improvised action to achieve something.
They made a motion to unexpectedly go to the party.
Hicieron una moción para salir de improvisto a la fiesta.
Initiative that is not formally taken into account.
That motion was left hanging, no one took it seriously.
Esa moción quedó en el aire, nadie la tomó en serio.