mudar
“mudar” means “to move” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to move
Also: to relocate
📝 In Action
Me voy a mudar a un apartamento nuevo el próximo mes.
A1I am going to move to a new apartment next month.
Ellos se mudaron a España para aprender el idioma.
A2They moved to Spain to learn the language.
to change
Also: to shed/molt
📝 In Action
Hay que mudar las sábanas una vez por semana.
B1The bedsheets should be changed once a week.
La serpiente muda su piel cada pocos meses.
B2The snake sheds its skin every few months.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mudar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'mudar' to mean 'moving to a new house'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'mutare', which means 'to change'. This is the same root that gives us English words like 'mutation' and 'immutable'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'mudar' for moving an object like a chair?
No. For moving objects, use 'mover'. 'Mudar' is for changing your place of residence or replacing things like clothes or sheets.
What is the difference between 'mudar' and 'mudarse'?
'Mudar' usually means to change something (like clothes or skin). 'Mudarse' (with the 'se') specifically means to move your home or yourself to a new location.