How to Say "don't move" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't move” is “muevas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito que muevas esa caja pesada.
I need you to move that heavy box.
No quiero que te muevas de la fila, por favor.
I don't want you to move/step out of the line, please.
Dudo que muevas el coche sin las llaves.
I doubt you can move the car without the keys.
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.
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'.
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