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"Move in" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "mudarse", and "move away" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "apartarse". Learn more about the difference between "move in" and "move away" below.
move in(
muv
 
ihn
)
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. mudarse
We moved in two weeks ago and still haven't finished unpacking.Nos mudamos hace dos semanas y aún no hemos terminado de desempacar.
b. instalarse
After we move in, we're going to relax for a few days before returning to work.Después de instalarnos, vamos a relajarnos unos días antes de volver al trabajo.
c. irse a vivir
Denice moved in with her friend Barbara.Denice se fue a vivir con su amiga Bárbara.
a. acercarse
You need to move in closer to get a good view.Debes acercarte más para verlo mejor.
a. intervenir
Police moved in to start arresting people at the demonstration.La policía intervino para comenzar a arrestar a personas en la manifestación.
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move away(
muv
 
uh
-
wey
)
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
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. mudarse
My son is really sad because his best friend moved away last week.Mi hijo está muy triste porque su mejor amigo se mudó la semana pasada.
b. irse
Sophie's dad moved away one day and she never saw him again.El papá de Sophie se fue un día y ella nunca lo volvió a ver.
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.).
transitive verb phrase
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.
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