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How to Say "stirring up" in Spanish

The Spanish word forstirring upis moviendoB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
Verb Form (Gerund)B1
causing strong emotion or trouble
A simple cartoon figure uses a large wooden spoon to vigorously stir a bubbling, dark cauldron, causing small chaotic energy clouds to rise, symbolizing stirring up trouble or emotion.

Examples

Su testimonio está moviendo a la opinión pública.

Her testimony is stirring up public opinion.

El gerente está moviendo los recursos para terminar el proyecto.

The manager is moving (allocating) the resources to finish the project.

Figurative Use

In this sense, 'moviendo' describes a process of change or influence that isn't physical, such as changing minds or shifting money/power.

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