Confusing Imperative Forms

The form 'muevan' is used both as a formal command to a group of people (ustedes) and as the special verb form (subjunctive) when talking about what you want, doubt, or request that they (ellos/ellas) or you all (ustedes) do.

Dual Role: Command or Wish

The base verb 'mover' changes its vowel 'o' to 'ue' whenever the stress is on that part of the word. This happens in 'muevan' but not in 'movamos' (we move).

Stem Change Reminder

If you are addressing a group formally (like coworkers or strangers), use '¡Muevan!' to politely but firmly ask them to shift something.

Formal Group Command

Extremely common, used daily in commands and expressions of desire or necessity related to physical action.

When 'mover' means 'to inspire' or 'to motivate,' it almost always requires the special verb form ('muevan') because it follows a phrase expressing desire, doubt, or influence (e.g., 'Espero que...' or 'Dudo que...').

Subjunctive for Influence

If you want to say that something truly touched someone's heart, use the related verb 'conmover' instead of just 'mover' to emphasize the emotional depth.

Use 'Conmover' for Deep Emotion

Commonly used in literature and formal speech when discussing feelings or motivation.

'Muevan' is a conjugated form of the verb 'mover' (to move/shift). It is used both as the formal plural command ('Move!') and as the 'ellos/ustedes' form in the present subjunctive (for wishes or doubts). Learn its irregular 'o>ue' stem change.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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