Movibles (en. Movable)

/moˈβi.βles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to objects that can be transported or are not fixed.
The living room furniture is movable and can be relocated.
Los muebles del salón son movibles y se pueden reubicar.
Indicates something that can change location or position.
Advertising screens are movable to adapt to different events.
Las pantallas de publicidad son movibles para adaptarse a diferentes eventos.
Describes elements that are designed to be removed or replaced.
Movable shelves facilitate space organization.
Los estantes movibles facilitan la organización del espacio.

Etymology

From Latin 'mobilis', meaning 'that can be moved'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

movable furniture
Furniture that can be easily transported or relocated.
muebles movibles
movable elements
Components of a system that can be moved or adjusted as needed.
elementos movibles

Related Words

movement
Action of moving or transferring something from one place to another.
movimiento
to move
To transfer something from one position to another.
mover
displacement
Action of displacing something from its original location.
desplazamiento

Slang Meanings

In informal contexts, it refers to people who frequently move.
That person is so movable that they have already changed houses five times this year.
Esa persona es tan movible que ya ha cambiado de casa cinco veces este año.
It can be used to describe something unstable or ephemeral.
The economic situation is very movable these days.
La situación económica es muy movible en estos días.