movido
/moh-VEE-doh/
lively
A party atmosphere that is lively (movido).
movido(Adjective)
lively
?party, atmosphere
,busy
?time period, street
,action-packed
?movie, event
exciting
?experience
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like all Spanish adjectives, 'movido' must match the thing it describes in both gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'la fiesta movida' (feminine singular) or 'los días movidos' (masculine plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When describing a situation, use 'estar' (to be) with 'movido' to talk about the temporary state: 'El ambiente está muy movido' (The atmosphere is very lively).
The box has been physically moved (movido) to a new house.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Participle Origin
'Movido' is the form of the verb 'mover' (to move) used in perfect tenses (e.g., 'ha movido' - has moved). When used alone, it functions like an adjective describing the result of that action.
The picture came out blurry (movido) because the subject was moving.
movido(Adjective)
blurry
?photo/image due to movement
,shaky
?video footage
out of focus
?due to camera shake
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specific Use
This meaning usually implies the blurriness is caused by movement (either the camera or the subject), not just poor focus in general.
✏️ 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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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).