mover
to move
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/muˈveɾ/
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Cultural Note
In everyday speech, 'mexer' is far more common than 'mover' for physical movement: 'Não te mexas!' (Don't move!). 'Mover' is more formal and also used legally: 'mover uma ação judicial' (to file a lawsuit). The reflexive 'mover-se' means to move oneself.
📝 Example Sentences
Não te movas!
Don't move!
Ele não consegue mover o braço.
He can't move his arm.