Mueven (en. Move)
[mweβen]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To shift something from one place to another.
They move the furniture in the living room.
Ellos mueven los muebles de la sala.
To cause a change of state or situation.
The decisions they make influence the country's politics.
Las decisiones que toman mueven la política del país.
To make something move or shake.
The wind moves the leaves of the trees.
El viento mueven las hojas de los árboles.
Etymology
From Latin 'movere', which means 'to move'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
move pieces
They make strategic changes in a situation.
mueven piezas
stir the hornet's nest
They alter a situation that provokes unexpected reactions.
mueven el avispero
Related Words
move
Change the position of something.
mover
movement
The act of moving or displacing something.
movimiento
Slang Meanings
To hang out in a lively or festive environment.
At the party, everyone moves to the rhythm of the music.
En la fiesta, todos mueven al ritmo de la música.
To change state or position in an ingenious way.
We need to shift this situation so it can progress.
Necesitamos mover esta situación para que avance.