inmóvil
“inmóvil” means “motionless” in Spanish (completely still).
motionless, still
Also: unmoving, frozen
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El gato se quedó inmóvil mirando al pájaro.
A2The cat stayed motionless watching the bird.
La estatua permanece inmóvil en el centro del parque.
B1The statue remains still in the center of the park.
Me quedé inmóvil por el miedo cuando escuché el ruido.
B1I froze with fear when I heard the noise.
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Words that translate to "inmóvil" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: inmóvil
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'The girls are motionless'?
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From Latin 'immobilis', which combines 'in-' (not) and 'mobilis' (movable). It describes something that lacks the ability or will to move.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'inmóvil' have a feminine version?
No. Adjectives in Spanish that end in 'l' are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. For example: 'el coche inmóvil' and 'la bicicleta inmóvil'.
What is the difference between 'quieto' and 'inmóvil'?
'Quieto' is more common and can mean 'calm' or 'still' (like a quiet child). 'Inmóvil' is more formal or intense, meaning absolutely no movement at all, like a statue.
Can I use 'inmóvil' to describe a person's character?
Usually no. It is almost always used for physical lack of movement. If you want to say someone is stubborn or doesn't change their mind, 'firme' or 'terco' would be better.