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"Move along" is a phrase which is often translated as "circula", and "move" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "mover". Learn more about the difference between "move along" and "move" below.
move along(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. circula (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Move along. There's nothing to see here.Circula. Aquí no hay nada que ver.
b. circule (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
"Move along, sir. We'll take it from here," said the officer."Circule, señor. Nos encargamos nosotros", dijo el agente.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. circular
People began to move along once they saw that the woman wasn't injured.La gente empezó a circular una vez que vieron que la mujer no estaba herida.
a. avanzar
Once we get the building permit, things will move along quicker.Una vez que obtengamos el permiso de obras, las cosas avanzarán más rápido.
b. progresar
How are things on your end? - We're moving along. I think we'll be done by Thursday.¿Cómo va lo suyo? - Vamos progresando. Creo que habremos terminado antes del jueves.
a. hacer sitio
We moved along, and the couple sat down next to us on the train.Hicimos sitio, y la pareja se sentó al lado nuestro en el tren.
b. correrse
Would you mind moving along so we can sit down?¿Podrían correrse para que podamos sentarnos?
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. avanzar por
The cars started moving along the bridge again.Los carros volvieron a avanzar por el puente.
a. hacer circular
The teacher moved the students along but told Harry to stay behind.La maestre hizo circular a los alumnos pero le dijo a Harry que se quedara.
b. mover
Penny tried to move her children along, but they wanted to watch the street performer.Penny trató de mover a sus niños, pero querían mirar al artista callejero.
a. mover
The driver moved the van along to an approved parking space.El conductor movió la camioneta a un lugar para estacionar aprobado.
move(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. trasladar
I was moved to another department when I got promoted.Me trasladaron a otro departamento cuando me ascendieron.
c. transportar
I move goods from one place to another in my van.Transporto mercancía de un sitio a otro en mi furgoneta.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I was moved to do something when I heard about the disaster.Sentí que tenía que hacer algo cuando oí sobre el desastre.
Spare your words; nothing will move me.Ahórrate tus palabras, nada podrá convencerme.
4. (to propose)
a. proponer
I move to hold new elections for chairperson.Propongo llevar a cabo una nueva elección para presidente.
5. (business)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. trasladarse
We're moving tomorrow, so the office will be closed all day.Mañana nos trasladamos, así que la oficina estará cerrada todo el día.
9. (commerce)
a. venderse
Sell off the new collection, it's not moving.Salden la colección nueva, no se está vendiendo.
10. (in games)
11. (to take steps)
a. actuar
We must move immediately to control the situation.Debemos actuar de inmediato para controlar la situación.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
12. (movement)
a. el movimiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His clumsy move made him fall.Su movimiento torpe lo hizo caer.
13. (step)
14. (games)
15. (change)
a. la mudanza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The previous move was much easier because we had a van.La mudanza anterior fue mucho más fácil porque teníamos una furgoneta.
b. el traslado (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I wanted to improve my career, so I asked for a move to sales.Quería mejorar en mi carrera, así que decidí pedir un traslado a ventas.
