movió
“movió” means “moved” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
moved
Also: shook, shifted
📝 In Action
Ella movió la mesa al rincón.
A1She moved the table to the corner.
El viento movió las ramas de los árboles.
A2The wind moved the tree branches.
Él movió la cabeza para decir que no.
A2He shook his head to say no.
touched / moved
Also: inspired
📝 In Action
Esa canción me movió el alma.
B1That song touched my soul.
La noticia movió a la comunidad a ayudar.
B2The news moved the community to help.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "movió" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: movió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'movió' to mean someone moved a physical object?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'movere,' which has the same meaning of setting something in motion.
First recorded: 12th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'movió' always need an accent?
Yes! In Spanish, that little mark on the 'ó' is what tells the reader you are talking about the past. Without it, the word is incomplete.
Can I use 'movió' to say 'I moved'?
No. For 'I moved,' you should use 'moví'. 'Movió' is only for 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'you' (formal/usted).