muevan
“muevan” means “move” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
move, shift
Also: stir, budge
📝 In Action
¡Muevan esos coches inmediatamente! No podemos pasar.
A2Move those cars immediately! We can't get through.
El jefe quiere que ustedes muevan la reunión a la tarde.
B1The boss wants you all to move the meeting to the afternoon.
Espero que los vientos no muevan las velas tan rápido.
B1I hope the winds don't move the sails so quickly.
inspire, touch
Also: motivate
📝 In Action
Esperamos que sus palabras muevan a la acción a los asistentes.
B2We hope that their words inspire the attendees to take action.
Dudo que las noticias muevan su corazón de piedra.
C1I doubt the news will touch their heart of stone.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: muevan
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'muevan' as a formal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *movere*, which meant 'to move' or 'to set in motion.' This root is incredibly old and is shared by many English words like 'motor' and 'mobile.'
First recorded: Around the 10th century (as *movere* in Old Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mover' change from 'o' to 'ue'?
This is called a 'stem change' and it's very common in Spanish verbs. It happens when the natural stress of the word falls on the vowel 'o' in the stem. When the stress shifts (like in the 'nosotros' form, *movamos*), the vowel goes back to 'o'.
When do I know if 'muevan' is a command or a wish?
If 'muevan' is the first word in the sentence (often with exclamation marks), it's a command ('Move!'). If it follows words like 'que' and is part of a longer sentence expressing desire, doubt, or request (e.g., 'Espero que muevan...'), it is the special verb form (subjunctive/wish).