muévete
MWEH-veh-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡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!"
💡 Grammar Points
Command Form Structure
This word is a command addressed to 'tú' (you, informal). The small word 'te' is attached to the end of the verb 'mueve' because you are telling the person to move themselves (it's a reflexive action).
The Accent Mark
When you attach a pronoun (like 'te') to a command, you often need to add an accent mark ('é') to keep the original stress of the verb ('mueve' to 'muévete'). This is essential for correct pronunciation.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'te'
Mistake: "Using only '¡Mueve!'"
Correction: Use '¡Muévete!' when telling a person to move their own body. 'Mueve' alone usually means 'Move [an object].'
Separating the Pronoun
Mistake: "Saying 'Te mueve'"
Correction: In affirmative commands, the pronoun 'te' must always stick to the end of the verb: 'Muévete.' (The separate form 'Te mueve' means 'He/She moves you.')
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'muévete' only with people you call 'tú' (friends, family). If you are speaking formally (to a boss or stranger), you must use 'muévase'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muévete
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the command form 'muévete'?
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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'.