Movida (en. Move)

/moˈβiða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Social or cultural event in a specific place.
The city's scene attracts many tourists.
La movida de la ciudad atrae a muchos turistas.
Change or alteration of the usual situation.
There was a shift in the organization after the new leadership.
Hubo una movida en la organización tras el nuevo liderazgo.
Activity or action with a specific purpose.
The project is a move to improve the environment.
El proyecto es una movida para mejorar el medio ambiente.

Etymology

Derives from the verb 'mover', which implies action or movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make a move
To carry out a strategic or important action.
hacer una movida
To be in the scene
To be involved in an active or social situation.
estar en la movida
To get involved in a situation
To get involved in a situation or a problem.
meterse en una movida

Related Words

To move
Action of changing place or position.
mover
Movement
Action of moving something or someone.
movimiento
Mobilization
Action of gathering or activating a group.
movilización

Slang Meanings

A complicated or problematic situation.
That move was a real mess.
Esa movida fue un verdadero lío.
A festive or entertaining event.
We're going to a scene tonight.
Vamos a una movida esta noche.
A plan or strategy to get out of a problem.
That move you made to resolve the situation was great.
Esa movida que hiciste para resolver la situación fue genial.