The Present Tense of mudarse is used to describe an action of moving or changing residence that is happening currently or habitually. For example, Mi hermana se muda a un apartamento nuevo este fin de semana. (My sister is moving to a new apartment this weekend.)

Mudarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Mudarse (to move) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Mudarse generally means to move or relocate, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To move residences: This is the most common meaning, referring to changing one’s place of residence. For example, Me mudo a un apartamento nuevo este fin de semana. (I’m moving to a new apartment this weekend.)

To change locations: It can also mean to change the location or position of something. For example, Muevo los muebles para limpiar. (I move the furniture to clean.)

To change (figuratively): In a figurative sense, it can mean to change or transform. For example, Me mudo a una nueva etapa de mi vida. (I’m moving to a new stage of my life.)

Slang: To get going or hurry up: In some colloquial contexts, it can mean to get going or hurry up. For example, ¡Muévete, que llegamos tarde! (Hurry up, we’re running late!)

Examples

Examples of Mudarse in the Present Tense

Cada año, mi familia y yo nos mudamos a la playa en verano. (Every year, my family and I move to the beach in the summer.)

¿Por qué te mudas a un apartamento más pequeño? (Why are you moving to a smaller apartment?)

Ellos se mudan a una nueva ciudad por el trabajo de mi papá. (They are moving to a new city because of my dad’s job.)

Mis amigos se mudan juntos para ahorrar dinero. (My friends are moving in together to save money.)

¿A dónde os mudáis después de la graduación? (Where are you all moving after graduation?)

La empresa se muda a unas oficinas más grandes el mes que viene. (The company is moving to larger offices next month.)

Nosotros nos mudamos a una casa más grande porque esperamos un bebé. (We are moving to a bigger house because we are expecting a baby.)

Juan y María se mudan al campo para tener una vida más tranquila. (Juan and Maria are moving to the countryside for a more peaceful life.)

¿Cuándo te mudas a tu nuevo apartamento? (When are you moving into your new apartment?)

Mis abuelos se mudan a una residencia de ancianos para recibir más atención. (My grandparents are moving to a retirement home to receive more care.)

Yo me mudo a un barrio más céntrico para estar más cerca del trabajo. (I am moving to a more central neighborhood to be closer to work.)

Los recién casados se mudan a su primera casa propia. (The newlyweds are moving into their first home.)

¿Por qué os mudáis tan lejos de la ciudad? (Why are you all moving so far from the city?)

Ella se muda a un estudio de artista para concentrarse en su pintura. (She is moving to an artist’s studio to focus on her painting.)

Mis primos se mudan al extranjero para tener nuevas experiencias. (My cousins are moving abroad to have new experiences.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Mudarse (to move) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.