mudarme
“mudarme” means “to move (house)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to move (house)
Also: to move out
📝 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.
to change (clothes)
Also: to get changed
📝 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.
🔄 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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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'mutare', which means 'to change'. This is the same root that gave us the English word 'mutate'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.

