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"Move away" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "apartarse", and "move out" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "mudarse". Learn more about the difference between "move away" and "move out" below.
move away(
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)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. apartarse
Move away from the window! There's a riot in the street.¡Apártate de la ventana! Hay un disturbio en la calle.
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. apartar
Security moved the crowds away from the street so that president's security detail could pass.La seguridad apartó a la multitud de la calle para que pudiera pasar la cuadrilla de seguridad del presidente.
b. alejar
Madison made a face and moved the plate of Brussels sprouts away.Madison hizo una cara de desagrado y alejó el plato de col de Bruselas.
move out(
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)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. mudarse
My roommate is moving out at the end of the month, so we'll have a room available.Mi compañero de apartamento se muda a fin de mes, así que tendremos una habitación disponible.
b. irse
I moved out of my parents' house when I was 18 and never went back.Me fui de casa de mis papás cuando tenía 18 y nunca volví.
2. (military)
a. retirarse
It became apparent that the troops would not be moving out anytime soon.Era evidente que las tropas no se retirarían pronto.
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.).
3. (military)
a. retirar
The general moved his army out of the valley to a more strategic position.El general retiró a su ejército del valle y lo condujo a un lugar más estratégico.
