moverte
/moh-BEHR-teh/
to move (yourself)
A person stretching to represent the physical movement of the body.
moverte(verb)
to move (yourself)
?physical movement of the body
to get moving
?starting an activity or exercise
,to move you
?when someone else physically moves your body
📝 In Action
Tienes que moverte más si quieres estar sano.
A2You have to move (yourself) more if you want to be healthy.
No dejas de moverte mientras duermes.
B1You don't stop moving while you sleep.
Es difícil moverte cuando hay tanta gente.
B1It is difficult to move you when there are so many people.
💡 Grammar Points
Why is 'te' at the end?
In Spanish, words like 'te' (meaning you/yourself) can attach to the end of a verb if it is in its 'basic' form (the infinitive ending in -ar, -er, or -ir).
The 'O' to 'UE' change
This verb is a 'stem-changer.' This means that when you conjugate it (change it for different people), the 'o' often turns into a 'ue' (like 'yo me muevo').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'te'
Mistake: "Quiero mover."
Correction: Quiero moverme (if talking about myself) or Quiero moverte (if talking about moving you).
⭐ Usage Tips
Hustling
In some countries, '¡muévete!' is used exactly like the English 'hurry up!' or 'get a move on!'
People shaking hands to represent taking initiative and making connections.
moverte(verb)
to hustle / to make connections
?taking initiative or networking
📝 In Action
Si quieres ese trabajo, vas a tener que moverte mucho.
B2If you want that job, you're going to have to hustle a lot.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative movement
Just like in English, 'moving' isn't always about your legs; it can be about your social or professional energy.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: moverte
Question 1 of 2
What is the best translation for '¿Puedes moverte?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mover' and 'moverte'?
'Mover' is the general verb 'to move' (like moving a chair). 'Moverte' specifically includes the 'you/yourself' part, usually meaning you are moving your own body.
Can 'moverte' be used at the start of a sentence?
Yes, especially in phrases like 'Moverte es bueno para la salud' (Moving yourself is good for your health).