muévete
“muévete” means “Move!” in Spanish (A direct, informal command to start moving).
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¡Muévete! La película está a punto de empezar.
A1Move! The movie is about to start.
Por favor, muévete un poco para que yo pueda pasar.
A1Please, move a little so I can pass.
El entrenador gritó: «¡Muévete al balón, no esperes!»
A2The coach yelled: "Move towards the ball, don't wait!"
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: muévete
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Which sentence correctly uses the command form 'muévete'?
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Comes from the verb *moverse*, which itself derives from the Latin verb *movēre* (to move). The Spanish word attaches the informal pronoun 'te' to form a direct command.
First recorded: The root verb *mover* has been in use since the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mueve' and 'muévete'?
'Mueve' (mover) means 'Move [something else],' like 'Mueve la mesa' (Move the table). 'Muévete' (moverse) means 'Move yourself,' referring to the person you are talking to.
Why does 'muévete' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is added to ensure the word keeps the original stress on the 'e' of 'mueve' when the extra syllable 'te' is attached. Without the accent, the stress would incorrectly fall on the 'te'.