Muévelo (en. Move it)
/mwe.βe.lo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something change its place or position.
Move it to the right so the table fits.
Muévelo hacia la derecha para que quepa la mesa.
To perform rhythmic movements, usually while dancing.
When the music plays, move it to the rhythm!
Cuando suena la música, ¡muévelo al ritmo!
To prompt someone to move or act.
The coach always says: 'Move it, don't just stand there!'
El entrenador siempre dice: 'Muévelo, no te quedes parado!'
Etymology
From the verb 'mover' in imperative form, with the enclitic pronoun 'lo'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Move it confidently
Act with confidence when moving something.
Muévelo con confianza
Move it however you want
Move something the way you want.
Muévelo como quieras
Move it and have fun
Move something while having fun.
Muévelo y diviértete
Related Words
move
To change place or position.
mover
movement
The action of moving something.
movimiento
displace
To take something from one place to another.
desplazar
Slang Meanings
Used to encourage someone to dance or move.
At the party, everyone shouted 'Move it!' to get me to start dancing.
En la fiesta, todos decían '¡Muévelo!' para que empezara a bailar.
Expression to urge someone to act quickly.
When the alarm went off, they shouted 'Move it!' to get out quickly.
Cuando se escuchó la alarma, me gritaron '¡Muévelo!' para salir rápido.