movió
/mo-BYOH/
moved
The person moved the heavy box to a new spot.
movió(verb)
moved
?changing the physical position of an object
shook
?moving something back and forth
,shifted
?slightly changing position
📝 In Action
Ella movió la mesa al rincón.
A1She moved the table to the corner.
El viento movió las ramas de los árboles.
A2The wind moved the tree branches.
Él movió la cabeza para decir que no.
A2He shook his head to say no.
💡 Grammar Points
The Accent Mark Matters
The accent on the 'ó' tells you the action was done by someone else (he/she/it) in the past. Without the accent, it doesn't exist as a valid word form here!
Completed Actions
This word is used for actions that happened at a specific moment in time and are now finished.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Move vs. Moved Self
Mistake: "Using 'movió' when you mean 'he moved himself'."
Correction: Say 'se movió' if the person changed their own position, and 'movió' if they moved an object like a chair.
⭐ Usage Tips
Body Language
Use this word when describing someone nodding or shaking their head: 'Movió la cabeza'.
A kind gesture that moved someone's heart.
📝 In Action
Esa canción me movió el alma.
B1That song touched my soul.
La noticia movió a la comunidad a ayudar.
B2The news moved the community to help.
💡 Grammar Points
Emotional 'Moving'
When 'movió' refers to feelings, it often works like the word 'conmueve,' focusing on the internal impact of an event.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: movió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'movió' to mean someone moved a physical object?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'movió' always need an accent?
Yes! In Spanish, that little mark on the 'ó' is what tells the reader you are talking about the past. Without it, the word is incomplete.
Can I use 'movió' to say 'I moved'?
No. For 'I moved,' you should use 'moví'. 'Movió' is only for 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'you' (formal/usted).