muévanse
mweh-vahn-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Muévanse, por favor! Están bloqueando la salida.
A1Move, please! You are blocking the exit.
Si no se apuran, muévanse al frente de la fila.
A2If you don't hurry up, move to the front of the line.
El director gritó: '¡Muévanse! Tenemos que terminar esto hoy.'
B1The director shouted: 'Get moving! We have to finish this today.'
💡 Grammar Points
Affirmative Commands and Pronouns
When giving a direct, positive command like this, the little word 'se' (the reflexive pronoun) is always attached to the end of the verb. This makes the word longer.
The Necessary Accent
Because 'se' is added, the original stress of the verb moves back one syllable. The accent mark (é) is added to make sure the stress stays on the 'mue' part: muÉ-van-se.
Who is 'ustedes'?
This command is used when you are telling two or more people to move. It is the plural equivalent of 'muévase' (tell one person to move).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Muevanse"
Correction: Muévanse. Without the accent, the stress shifts to the 'van' syllable, which sounds incorrect and confuses the listener.
Using the Wrong Pronoun
Mistake: "Muevanlos (when telling people to move themselves)"
Correction: Muévanse. Since the action is performed by the people on themselves (they move *themselves*), you must use the reflexive pronoun 'se'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Polite Touch
To soften this command, always add 'por favor' (please) or 'un poquito' (a little bit). '¡Muévanse un poquito, por favor!' is much kinder than just '¡Muévanse!'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muévanse
Question 1 of 2
Which command would you use if you were telling a single, formal person (like your boss) to move?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'muévanse' formal or informal?
'Muévanse' uses the 'ustedes' form, which is the standard plural 'you' used in almost all Spanish-speaking regions. It is generally neutral and appropriate for both formal and informal groups.
What is the negative version of this command?
The negative command is written as two words: 'No se muevan.' The pronoun 'se' moves before the conjugated verb in negative commands.