mueva
“mueva” means “move” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
move, shift
Also: stir, change
📝 In Action
Por favor, mueva el coche de aquí.
A2Please, move the car from here.
Mi jefe quiere que yo mueva la reunión al jueves.
B1My boss wants me to move the meeting to Thursday.
Dudo que la nueva ley mueva la economía tan rápido.
B2I doubt that the new law will move the economy so quickly.
stir, touch
Also: influence
📝 In Action
Ojalá que esta película mueva conciencias sobre el tema.
C1Hopefully this movie stirs consciences about the issue.
No creo que su súplica mueva al juez.
B2I don't think his plea will move (influence) the judge.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: mueva
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'mueva' as a formal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *movere*, meaning 'to move or set in motion.' The meaning has been consistent throughout history, applying both to physical shifting and emotional influence.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mueva' the same as 'mueve'?
No. 'Mueve' is the simple present tense (he/she/it moves) or the informal command (tú, move!). 'Mueva' is the formal command (Usted, move!) or the special verb form (subjunctive).
How do I know if I should use 'mueva' or 'muevas'?
'Mueva' is used when the subject doing the action is I ('yo'), he/she/it ('él/ella'), or the formal you ('usted'). 'Muevas' is only used when the subject is the informal you ('tú').