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mueva

/MWEH-vah/

move

A simple illustration of a small red cube sliding across a flat, bright blue surface, clearly indicating movement and a shift in position.

Mueva, meaning 'move', is shown by the block shifting its location.

mueva(Verb (Conjugated Form))

A2irregular (stem-changing e>ue) er

move

?

shift position/object

,

shift

?

change location

Also:

stir

?

mix ingredients

,

change

?

alter an opinion

📝 In Action

Por favor, mueva el coche de aquí.

A2

Please, move the car from here.

Mi jefe quiere que yo mueva la reunión al jueves.

B1

My boss wants me to move the meeting to Thursday.

Dudo que la nueva ley mueva la economía tan rápido.

B2

I doubt that the new law will move the economy so quickly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trasladar (to transfer)
  • desplazar (to displace)

Antonyms

  • detener (to stop)
  • dejar (to leave/let be)

Common Collocations

  • Mueva ficha – Make a move (in a game/strategy)
  • Mueva la cola – Wag its tail (for an animal)

💡 Grammar Points

Dual Role of 'Mueva'

'Mueva' has two main functions: it is the formal command (Usted, telling someone to move) and it is the special verb form (subjunctive) used after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity (for 'yo', 'él/ella', and 'usted').

Stem Change E → UE

The base verb 'mover' is irregular. The 'o' changes to 'ue' in most present tense forms, but 'mueva' comes from the 'e' changing to 'ue' in the root, which then influences the subjunctive forms.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Subjunctive

Mistake: "Quiero que él mueve la caja."

Correction: Quiero que él mueva la caja. (Spanish requires this special verb form when the subject of the desire is different from the subject of the action.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Commands

Use 'mueva' when speaking formally, or to someone you call 'Usted'. It's a quick way to give a polite but firm instruction.

A cheerful cartoon character is gently stirring a bowl filled with brightly colored, swirling liquid using a wooden spoon, symbolizing the stirring of emotions or feelings.

Mueva can also mean 'stir', used here to describe the mixing or agitation of feelings or emotions.

mueva(Verb (Conjugated Form))

B2irregular (stem-changing e>ue) er

stir

?

emotions/feelings

,

touch

?

emotionally affect

Also:

influence

?

opinion or decision

📝 In Action

Ojalá que esta película mueva conciencias sobre el tema.

C1

Hopefully this movie stirs consciences about the issue.

No creo que su súplica mueva al juez.

B2

I don't think his plea will move (influence) the judge.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conmover (to move deeply)
  • influir (to influence)

Antonyms

  • indiferente (indifferent)

Idioms & Expressions

  • Que Dios mueva las montañas – May God move mountains (used to express deep hope for a difficult outcome)

💡 Grammar Points

Subjunctive for Influence

When using 'mover' to mean influence or emotional impact, it almost always requires the special verb form ('mueva') because it expresses uncertainty, emotion, or desire, not a simple fact.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

This figurative use of 'mueva' is usually reserved for serious topics like politics, social issues, or deep personal feelings.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: mueva

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'mueva' as a formal command?

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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').