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    Mover (en. Move)

    /moˈβeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act or make something change its place.
    I need to move the table to clean the floor.
    Necesito mover la mesa para limpiar el suelo.
    To alter a state or situation.
    The wind started to move the leaves of the trees.
    El viento comenzó a mover las hojas de los árboles.
    To motivate or cause a change in behavior.
    His story managed to move the consciousness of many people.
    Su historia logró mover la conciencia de muchas personas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'movere', meaning 'to move' or 'to displace'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to move a piece
    To make a decision or initiate an action in a game or strategy.
    mover ficha
    to move heaven and earth
    To do everything possible to achieve something.
    mover cielo y tierra
    to feel like a fish in water
    To feel completely comfortable in a situation.
    moverse como pez en el agua

    Related Words

    movement
    Action of moving something.
    movimiento
    mobile
    That which can be moved.
    móvil
    motion
    Formal proposal for the movement of a matter.
    moción

    Slang Meanings

    To move quickly.
    You have to move it, the party is starting.
    Tienes que moverla, la fiesta está empezando.
    To produce an emotional change.
    That movie moved me, I couldn't hold back the tears.
    Esa película me movió, no pude contener las lágrimas.