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    Movían (en. Moved)

    [mo-ˈbjan]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause something to change its location.
    The children were moving the boxes to make space.
    Los niños movían las cajas para hacer espacio.
    To modify the position of something.
    They were moving the furniture to redecorate the living room.
    Movían los muebles para redecorar la sala.
    To alter the situation of something.
    In the movie, the characters were moving the threads of the plot.
    En la película, los personajes movían los hilos de la trama.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'movere', which means to move.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a move
    To make a decision or action that affects the outcome of a situation.
    mover ficha
    to move heaven and earth
    To make a great effort to achieve something.
    mover cielo y tierra
    to feel like a fish in water
    To feel very comfortable in a certain place or situation.
    moverse como pez en el agua

    Related Words

    to move
    To change location or position.
    mover
    movement
    The action of moving or being moved.
    movimiento
    movable
    That can be moved.
    movible

    Slang Meanings

    To move from side to side at a party.
    At the party, everyone was moving to the rhythm of the music.
    En la fiesta todos se movían al ritmo de la música.
    Change locations frequently.
    They were constantly moving houses because of their job.
    Ellos movían constantemente de casa por su trabajo.