mueves
/MWEH-behs/
you move
Moving an object from one place to another.
mueves(verb)
you move
?shifting the position of an object or yourself
you are moving
?action happening right now
,you shake
?moving something back and forth
📝 In Action
Tú mueves la mesa hacia la ventana.
A1You move the table toward the window.
Si mueves la caja, ten cuidado.
A1If you move the box, be careful.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'O' to 'UE' Change
This word belongs to a group of verbs where the 'o' in the middle changes to 'ue' when you emphasize it. Note that this change doesn't happen in the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms.
Who are you talking to?
'Mueves' is only used when talking to one friend, family member, or person you are on casual terms with (the 'tú' form).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'UE'
Mistake: "Using 'moves' instead of 'mueves'."
Correction: Always remember the 'o' becomes 'ue' for this person! Think of it like the word 'move' getting a little extra power in Spanish.
⭐ Usage Tips
Dancing Context
In a social setting, if someone says '¡Cómo te mueves!', they are complimenting your dancing skills!
Being moved or inspired by something beautiful.
📝 In Action
Con tus palabras, mueves el corazón de la gente.
B1With your words, you touch people's hearts.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Movement
Just like in English, you can 'move' someone emotionally. Use this to describe how art, music, or kind words affect someone.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mueves
Question 1 of 2
How would you tell a friend, 'You move the chair'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mueves' used for moving to a new house?
Not usually. For moving house, Spanish speakers typically use the reflexive verb 'mudarse' (me mudo, te mudas).
Why isn't it 'moves'?
Spanish has many 'stem-changing' verbs. In 'mover', the 'o' splits into 'ue' whenever that part of the word is stressed, which happens in the 'you' (tú) form.