movilización
“movilización” means “mobilization” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mobilization
Also: rally, protest
📝 In Action
La movilización ciudadana logró frenar la nueva ley.
B2The citizen mobilization managed to stop the new law.
Sindicatos convocaron a una movilización nacional.
B2Labor unions called for a national mobilization.
Vimos una gran movilización en la plaza principal.
A2We saw a large rally in the main square.
deployment
Also: mobilization, movement
📝 In Action
El gobierno ordenó la movilización de las tropas.
C1The government ordered the deployment of the troops.
La movilización del paciente debe ser cuidadosa.
B2The movement of the patient must be careful.
Hubo una rápida movilización de recursos tras el terremoto.
C1There was a rapid mobilization of resources after the earthquake.
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Quick Quiz: movilización
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Which is the correct way to say 'the social mobilizations'?
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From the Spanish verb 'movilizar', which comes from the Latin word 'mobilis' meaning 'easy to move' or 'pliant'.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'movilización' the same as 'manifestación'?
Not exactly. A 'manifestación' is a specific protest or march. 'Movilización' is a broader term that includes organizing, preparing, and the act of protesting itself.
Why does the plural not have an accent?
Spanish rules say that if a word ends in -n and has the stress on the last syllable, it needs an accent. When you add '-es' to make it plural, the stress stays on the same syllable, but now that syllable is no longer the last one, so the accent is no longer needed.
Can I use 'movilización' for moving house?
No, for moving houses, we use the word 'mudanza'. 'Movilización' is for social, military, or medical movement.