The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of mudarse is used to give direct instructions for moving or changing residence, for example Múdate a esa casa nueva. (Move to that new house.)
Mudarse is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Mudarse (to move) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | — |
Tú | múdate |
Él / Ella / Usted | múdese |
Nosotros / Nosotras | mudémonos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | múdense |
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Usage of Mudarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Mudarse generally means to move or relocate, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.
Literal meaning: To physically move from one place to another, for example, ¡Múdate a esa casa nueva! (Move to that new house!)
Figurative meaning: To change one’s mindset or perspective, for example, ¡Múdate de esa mentalidad negativa! (Move away from that negative mindset!)
Colloquial usage: An impolite way to tell someone to leave or go away, for example, ¡Múdate de aquí, no te quiero ver! (Get out of here, I don’t want to see you!)
Idiomatic expression: To make a significant change or take drastic action, for example, ¡Múdate a la nueva era digital! (Move into the new digital era!)
Examples
Examples of Mudarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Múdate a una casa más grande! Tu familia está creciendo y necesitarás más espacio. (Move to a bigger house! Your family is growing and you’ll need more space.)
Mamá, múdese a una residencia de ancianos. Allí tendrá compañía y cuidados las 24 horas. (Mom, move to a retirement home. There you’ll have company and 24-hour care.)
Amigos, mudémonos a un barrio más seguro. Aquí hay demasiada delincuencia. (Friends, let’s move to a safer neighborhood. There’s too much crime here.)
Vecinos, múdense de esta zona por su propio bien. Las inundaciones son cada vez peores. (Neighbors, move away from this area for your own good. The floods are getting worse.)
Joven, múdate a la ciudad para tener más oportunidades laborales. El campo tiene pocas opciones. (Young person, move to the city for better job opportunities. There are few options in rural areas.)
Señora, múdese a un lugar más céntrico. Así no tendrá que manejar tanto. (Ma’am, move to a more central location. That way you won’t have to drive as much.)
Compañeros, mudémonos a un edificio con gimnasio. Necesitamos mantenernos en forma. (Colleagues, let’s move to a building with a gym. We need to stay in shape.)
Ustedes dos, múdense a un apartamento más grande antes de que nazca el bebé. (You two, move to a bigger apartment before the baby is born.)
Hijo, múdate al centro estudiantil. Estarás más cerca de la universidad. (Son, move to the student housing. You’ll be closer to the university.)
Pareja, múdense a un lugar más tranquilo para disfrutar su jubilación. (Couple, move somewhere quieter to enjoy your retirement.)
Amiga, múdate a un apartamento con roomies. Así pagarás menos renta. (Friend, move into an apartment with roommates. That way you’ll pay less rent.)
Hermano, múdate a un lugar con mejor clima. Tu salud lo agradecerá. (Brother, move somewhere with a better climate. Your health will thank you.)
Equipo, mudémonos a una oficina más grande. Estamos creciendo y necesitamos más espacio. (Team, let’s move to a bigger office. We’re growing and need more space.)
Abuela, múdese con nosotros. La cuidaremos y no estará sola. (Grandma, move in with us. We’ll take care of you and you won’t be alone.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Mudarse (to move) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo — | — |
Tú múdate | Move |
Él / Ella / Usted múdese | Move |
Nosotros / Nosotras mudémonos | Let’s move |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes múdense | Move |
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Synonyms
The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.