moviendo
“moviendo” means “moving” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
moving
Also: shaking, stirring
📝 In Action
El perro está moviendo la cola muy rápido.
A1The dog is moving its tail very fast.
Estamos moviendo las cajas pesadas al camión.
A2We are moving the heavy boxes to the truck.
El chef está moviendo la sopa para que no se pegue.
A2The chef is stirring the soup so it doesn't stick.
stirring up, motivating
Also: influencing
📝 In Action
Su testimonio está moviendo a la opinión pública.
B1Her testimony is stirring up public opinion.
El gerente está moviendo los recursos para terminar el proyecto.
B2The manager is moving (allocating) the resources to finish the project.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "moviendo" in Spanish:
influencing→motivating→moving→shaking→stirring→stirring up→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: moviendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'moviendo' in its figurative sense (to influence)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *movēre*, which means 'to move, set in motion, or affect.' Its meaning has been stable in Spanish for centuries.
First recorded: Old Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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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.