Moviendo (en. Moving)

[moˈβjendo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To change the place or position of something.
I am moving the chair to adjust it.
Estoy moviendo la silla para acomodarla.
To displace something from one place to another.
While moving the boxes, we found the lost book.
Moviendo las cajas, encontramos el libro perdido.
To make something have movement.
The wind is moving the leaves of the trees.
El viento está moviendo las hojas de los árboles.

Etymology

From the verb 'mover', derived from Latin 'movere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything keeps moving
Everything is in constant change.
todo sigue moviendo
don't just stand there flailing your arms
Don't remain idle, take action.
no te quedes moviendo los brazos
moving heaven and earth
To make a great effort to achieve something.
moviendo cielo y tierra

Related Words

to move
Action of changing the position of something.
mover
movement
Action of moving or being displaced.
movimiento
mobile
Capable of moving.
móvil

Slang Meanings

To be in constant activity.
He is always moving, never stops.
Siempre está moviendo, nunca se detiene.
To get involved in social or work-related activities.
She is always moving around the city, meeting new people.
Ella siempre está moviendo por la ciudad, conociendo gente nueva.