meaning and usage of "la movida"

Question

Hello every one, I am not being able to figure the correct meaning for this word "la movida" some books say "it means scene", some others say "it means movement". I even resorted to the examples given here on spanishdict.com but I rather got all the more confused about its true essence and meaning. can some one kindly help me understand this word. THANKS

Why don't you put it into the translator try it yourself , and please fill out your profile so that we can better help you . - ray76, Mar 11, 2014

Ditto - ian-hill, Mar 11, 2014

i did that already ,, but i got different meanings .. so i m confused :( - 00b055e0, Mar 11, 2014

Answer 1

Yes, "la movida" is a coloquial word to mean scene, where the nightlife is.

This is the area where the scene is happening Esta es la zona donde está la movida

But also is used to mean like "mess", for example,

Ayer hubo una movida en el parque... Dos chicos estaban discutiendo muy fuerte.

It's quite common to say: "menuda movida" "vaya movida" when you mean like "what a mess!" But it's slang, quite informal and remember, "la movida" is more common in Spain. I've never heard this expression in Central America.

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Beautiful.. Thanks,, I think I kind of understand it now .. Thanks a lot .. Regards. - 00b055e0, Mar 11, 2014

sir, can we use it in formal conversation too .. or is it only meant to be used informally - 00b055e0, Mar 13, 2014

Answer 2

Esta es la zona de la movida.

This is the area where all the nightlife is.

un bar en el centro de la movida

a bar at the heart of the club scene.

You could have looked this up yourself.

Dear Ian-Hill. I did try looking up a lot of material myself but was still confused so i posted the question here. Thanks for your help. - 00b055e0, Mar 11, 2014

Answer 3

yes master

What kind of answer is this? - rac1, Mar 11, 2014