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moviendo

/moh-vee-EN-doh/

moving

A bright red spherical ball is depicted mid-roll, moving quickly across a simple green grassy field, illustrating physical motion.

Moviendo, meaning "moving," is shown by the swift physical displacement of the ball across the grass.

moviendo(Verb Form (Gerund))

A1stem-changing base verb (O>UE), regular gerund formation er

moving

?

in the process of physical displacement or motion

Also:

shaking

?

a part of the body

,

stirring

?

mixing ingredients

📝 In Action

El perro está moviendo la cola muy rápido.

A1

The dog is moving its tail very fast.

Estamos moviendo las cajas pesadas al camión.

A2

We are moving the heavy boxes to the truck.

El chef está moviendo la sopa para que no se pegue.

A2

The chef is stirring the soup so it doesn't stick.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desplazando (displacing)
  • agitando (shaking)

Common Collocations

  • estar moviendo – to be moving
  • seguir moviendo – to keep moving

💡 Grammar Points

Forming the Continuous Tense

'Moviendo' is the '-ing' form (the gerund). It combines with 'estar' to show an action happening right now: 'Estoy moviendo' (I am moving).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Gerund Alone

Mistake: "Yo moviendo los muebles."

Correction: Yo estoy moviendo los muebles. Remember, 'moviendo' needs a helper verb like 'estar' to make a complete sentence.

⭐ Usage Tips

Action in Progress

Use 'moviendo' anytime you want to emphasize that the movement is ongoing or incomplete.

A simple cartoon figure uses a large wooden spoon to vigorously stir a bubbling, dark cauldron, causing small chaotic energy clouds to rise, symbolizing stirring up trouble or emotion.

This image illustrates moviendo in the sense of "stirring up" trouble or strong emotions.

moviendo(Verb Form (Gerund))

B1figurative extension of mover er

stirring up

?

causing strong emotion or trouble

,

motivating

?

encouraging action

Also:

influencing

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affecting an outcome

📝 In Action

Su testimonio está moviendo a la opinión pública.

B1

Her testimony is stirring up public opinion.

El gerente está moviendo los recursos para terminar el proyecto.

B2

The manager is moving (allocating) the resources to finish the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conmoviendo (deeply moving)
  • incitando (inciting)

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar moviendo hilos – to be pulling strings/using influence to get something done

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

In this sense, 'moviendo' describes a process of change or influence that isn't physical, such as changing minds or shifting money/power.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: moviendo

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'moviendo' in its figurative sense (to influence)?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'moviendo' different from 'mudando'?

'Moviendo' (from *mover*) means 'moving' an object or a body part. 'Mudando' (from *mudarse*) specifically means 'moving residence' or 'changing clothes.' If you are moving houses, you use 'mudando'.

Does 'moviendo' ever change its ending?

No. When you use 'moviendo' as the '-ing' form, it always ends in '-iendo'. It never changes to match gender or number, unlike adjectives.