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muevas

MWEH-vahs

Verb (Conjugated Form)A2irregular (stem-changing o>ue) er
(that you) move?Physical or figurative movement,(that you) stir?Mixing liquid or ingredients
Also:don't move?Negative command (when preceded by 'no')

Quick Reference

infinitivemover
gerundmoviendo
past Participlemovido

📝 In Action

Necesito que muevas esa caja pesada.

A2

I need you to move that heavy box.

No quiero que te muevas de la fila, por favor.

B1

I don't want you to move/step out of the line, please.

Dudo que muevas el coche sin las llaves.

B2

I doubt you can move the car without the keys.

¡No muevas la olla mientras está hirviendo!

A2

Don't stir the pot while it's boiling!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • trasladar (to relocate)
  • agitar (to shake/stir)

Antonyms

  • detener (to stop/hold)
  • quedarse (to stay)

Common Collocations

  • mover ficha – to make a move (in a game or strategy)
  • mover la cabeza – to shake/nod one's head

Idioms & Expressions

  • Mover cielo y tierra – To move heaven and earth; to try everything possible

💡 Grammar Points

Subjunctive Trigger

'Muevas' is the special verb form (the subjunctive) used when you express desire, doubt, or emotion about someone else ('tú') performing the action. Look for phrases like 'Quiero que...' or 'Es importante que...'

Negative Command

When you want to tell someone ('tú') NOT to move, you use 'no muevas.' This form is exactly the same as the present subjunctive 'tú' form.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Indicative vs. Subjunctive

Mistake: "Using 'Quiero que tú mueves la mesa.' (Using the indicative 'mueves')"

Correction: The correct form is 'Quiero que tú muevas la mesa.' (Using the subjunctive 'muevas' after the verb of desire 'quiero').

Stem Change Error

Mistake: "Using 'mova' or 'movas' instead of 'mueva' or 'muevas'."

Correction: The verb 'mover' changes its 'o' to 'ue' in most present tense forms, including the subjunctive: 'm-ue-vas'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'O to UE' Rule

Remember the stem change! When you conjugate 'mover' in the present tenses, the 'o' changes to 'ue' unless the subject is 'nosotros' or 'vosotros'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: muevas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'muevas' as a negative command?

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Word Family

mover(to move) - verb
movimiento(movement) - noun
móvil(mobile / cell phone) - adjective/noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'mover' change from 'o' to 'ue' in 'muevas'?

'Mover' is a 'boot verb' (or stem-changing verb). The 'o' changes to 'ue' when the stress falls on the verb stem, which happens in almost all present tense conjugations, including 'muevas'.

Is 'muevas' used for moving oneself or moving an object?

'Muevas' can be used for both! If you are moving an object (transitive), you say 'que muevas la mesa.' If you are moving yourself (reflexive), you say 'que te muevas' or 'no te muevas'.