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How to Say "movement" in Spanish

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movimiento

moh-vee-mee-EHN-toh/mo.βiˈmjen.to/

NounA2/B1General
Use 'movimiento' for a physical change in position or location, or for a group/cause working towards a shared goal.
A red ball mid-roll across a bright green field, depicted with simple motion lines indicating speed and change of position.

Examples

El movimiento de la mano llamó su atención.

The movement of the hand caught his attention.

Hizo un movimiento brusco y se cayó.

He made a sudden movement and fell down.

Necesitas más movimiento para ejercitar los músculos.

You need more motion to exercise your muscles.

Los movimientos de la gimnasta fueron perfectos.

The gymnast's movements were perfect.

Use with 'Hacer'

To talk about performing a single action or gesture, Spanish often uses the verb 'hacer' (to make/do) with 'movimiento': 'Hacer un movimiento' (To make a movement).

Countable Noun

In this sense, 'movimiento' is countable, meaning you can have 'un movimiento' or 'varios movimientos' (one movement, several movements).

escuela

/es-KWEH-lah//esˈkwela/

NounB2General
Use 'escuela' when referring to an artistic or intellectual trend or style.
Three stylized portraits of different people, all rendered using the exact same distinctive, thick, geometric brushstrokes and a muted color palette, illustrating a shared artistic style or school of thought.

Examples

El impresionismo es una escuela pictórica muy influyente.

Impressionism is a very influential painting school.

Este pintor pertenece a la escuela holandesa del siglo XVII.

This painter belongs to the 17th-century Dutch school.

La escuela de Frankfurt tuvo un gran impacto en la teoría social.

The Frankfurt School had a great impact on social theory.

evolución

NounC1General
Use 'evolución' for a complex maneuver or sequence of movements, especially in dance, gymnastics, or military contexts.

Examples

La evolución de ballet requirió meses de práctica.

The ballet evolution required months of practice.

Movimiento vs. Escuela vs. Evolución

The most common mistake is using 'movimiento' for artistic trends when 'escuela' is correct. Remember, 'movimiento' is for physical actions or social causes, while 'escuela' refers to a style or trend in art or thought.

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