movido
“movido” means “lively” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
lively, busy, action-packed
Also: exciting
📝 In Action
Fue una noche muy movida en el centro de la ciudad.
B1It was a very lively/busy night in the city center.
Tuvimos un mes de trabajo muy movido antes de las vacaciones.
B2We had a very busy month of work before the holidays.
La película era muy movida y llena de acción.
B1The movie was very action-packed and full of excitement.
moved, shifted
Also: disturbed
📝 In Action
Parece que la mesa ha sido movida; no está en su sitio.
A2It looks like the table has been moved; it's not in its place.
El cuadro está un poco movido a la izquierda.
A2The painting is a little shifted to the left.
blurry, shaky
Also: out of focus
📝 In Action
La foto de mi perro salió movida porque no se quedó quieto.
B1The photo of my dog came out blurry because he wouldn't stay still.
Necesitas un trípode; el video se ve muy movido.
B1You need a tripod; the video looks very shaky.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "movido" in Spanish:
action-packed→blurry→busy→disturbed→exciting→lively→moved→shaky→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: movido
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'movido' is used to describe a popular, energetic club?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
'Movido' comes directly from the Latin verb *movere*, meaning 'to move.' In Spanish, it is the standard past participle of the verb 'mover,' and it evolved into an adjective to describe things that are either in a state of having been moved or are characterized by a lot of movement.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as the past participle)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'movido' the same as 'emocionante' (exciting)?
Not exactly. While a 'movido' event (like a busy party) can be 'emocionante,' 'movido' focuses more on the high level of activity, action, or physical movement involved, whereas 'emocionante' focuses on the feeling of thrill or excitement it causes.
How do I use 'movido' when talking about a person?
While 'movido' usually describes things or events, you can sometimes describe a person's life or schedule as 'movida' (busy or active). For example, 'Ella tiene una vida muy movida' (She has a very active life).