mudarme
/moo-DAHR-meh/
to move (house)
Mudarme can mean moving into a new home.
mudarme(verb)
to move (house)
?changing your place of residence
to move out
?leaving a current home for a new one
📝 In Action
He decidido mudarme a un apartamento más grande.
A2I have decided to move to a larger apartment.
No quiero mudarme lejos de mi familia.
A2I don't want to move far from my family.
Para mudarme, necesito contratar una empresa de transporte.
B1In order to move, I need to hire a moving company.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'me' at the end
The 'me' at the end of 'mudar' means the action happens to 'me' (myself). In Spanish, when you use a 'to' verb (the basic form) after another verb, you stick this little word to the end.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'me'
Mistake: "Quiero mudar a Londres."
Correction: Quiero mudarme a Londres.
⭐ Usage Tips
Word Order
You can say 'Voy a mudarme' or 'Me voy a mudar'. Both are correct and mean exactly the same thing!
Mudarme can also mean changing your clothes.
mudarme(verb)
to change (clothes)
?taking off one set of clothes to put on another
to get changed
?general action of switching outfits
📝 In Action
Dame cinco minutos para mudarme de ropa.
B1Give me five minutes to change my clothes.
Llegué mojado por la lluvia y tuve que mudarme inmediatamente.
B2I arrived soaked from the rain and had to change immediately.
💡 Grammar Points
Changing vs. Moving
Context is key! If you are in a bedroom, it usually means changing clothes. If you have boxes, it means moving house.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Preference
While 'mudarme' is used for clothes in some regions, 'cambiarme' is much more universal across the Spanish-speaking world.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mudarme
Question 1 of 1
What does 'mudarme' most commonly mean in a daily conversation?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mudar' and 'mudarme'?
'Mudar' simply means to change or shed (like a snake shedding skin). 'Mudarme' means the action is happening to YOU, specifically changing your own location (moving) or your own clothes.
Can I use 'cambiarme' instead of 'mudarme'?
Yes! For changing clothes, 'cambiarme' is actually more common in many countries. However, for moving house, 'mudarme' is the specific and preferred word.