Movible (en. Movable)

/moˈβi.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to an object that can be moved.
The table is movable, so I can easily change its location.
La mesa es movible, por lo que puedo cambiar su ubicación fácilmente.
That is not fixed in one place.
The living room furniture is movable to facilitate cleaning.
Los muebles de la sala son movibles para facilitar la limpieza.
Applies to objects that can be transported or carried from one site to another.
The boxes are movable and we can take them in the car.
Las cajas son movibles y podemos llevarlas en el coche.

Etymology

It is derived from the Latin 'mobilis', which means 'movable' or 'that can be moved'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

movable furniture
Furniture that can be easily relocated.
muebles movibles
movable load
Load that can be transported from one place to another.
carga movible
movable elements
Elements that are not fixed in one position.
elementos movibles

Related Words

move
Change the location of an object.
mover
transfer
Take something from one place to another.
trasladar
displace
To move or relocate something.
desplazar

Slang Meanings

Something that is not fixed and can quickly change location.
That tool is very movable; I use it in different places.
Esa herramienta es muy movible, la uso en diferentes sitios.
In the context of furniture or equipment, it refers to items that you can easily move.
The furniture is so movable that I can redecorate the room in an instant.
Los muebles son tan movibles que puedo redecorar la habitación en un instante.