Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
movimiento
Pronunciation
IPA/moβiˈmjento/
Meaning
- masculine nounactivity
Example
Hay mucho movimiento en la plaza hoy.
There is a lot of activity in the square today.
More examples
Los domingos hay poco movimiento en la oficina.
On Sundays there is little movement in the office.
Core concept
Foot traffic and deliveries along a row of shops and cafes.
Common phrases
movimiento lento
slow movement
poco movimiento
little movement
movimiento de manos
hand movement
Similar words
bullicio: Lively, noisy bustle marked by many voices and overlapping sounds.
alboroto: Loud commotion of shouting or disorder that leaves the area unsettled.
actividad: Ongoing actions or tasks carried out for work, play, or errands.
Definition in Spanish
Actividad o agitación que ocurre en un lugar, como la gente que entra y sale o el trasiego de comercios.
Word origin
Derived from Latin movēre 'to move' with the suffix -mentum, movimiento denotes movement and extends to mean the comings and goings and general activity in a location.
Usage tips
- As a false friend, movimiento resembles English movement but often refers to everyday activity or crowding rather than an organized cause.