Moverse (en. Move)

/moˈβeɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To change position or place.
The dog moves quickly through the garden.
El perro se mueve rápidamente por el jardín.
To feel or provoke a movement in the body.
I can't move well due to the pain.
No puedo moverme bien por el dolor.
To be actuated or activated.
We need to move faster to arrive on time.
Necesitamos movernos más rápido para llegar a tiempo.
To move within a space.
The students must move to different classrooms.
Los estudiantes deben moverse en aulas distintas.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'movere', which means 'to move'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to not move from the chair
To stay in one place without moving.
no moverse de la silla
to move like a fish in water
To move with great ease and comfort in an environment.
moverse como pez en el agua
to make a move
To make a significant decision or action in a process.
mover ficha

Related Words

movement
Action of moving or displacing.
movimiento
mobile
That has the ability to move.
móvil
movable
That can be moved.
movible

Slang Meanings

To leave a place quickly.
I left the party because I didn't like it.
Me moví de la fiesta porque no me gustaba.
To make a change in life or in routine.
I decided to move and try something new.
Decidí moverme y probar algo nuevo.
To be in constant motion, not to stay still.
They are always moving back and forth.
Siempre está moviéndose de un lado a otro.