The Present Tense of mudarse is used to describe actions of moving or changing residences that are happening right now or that occur regularly. For example, Me mudo a un apartamento nuevo este fin de semana. (I’m 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 (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | me |
| Tú | mudo |
| Él / Ella / Usted | te |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | mudas |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | muda |
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Usage of Mudarse in the Present Tense
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 living. 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 physical location or position of something. For example, Muevo los muebles para limpiar debajo. (I’m moving the furniture to clean underneath.)
To change jobs or schools (colloquial): In some informal contexts, it can mean to change one’s job or school. For example, Me mudo a otra empresa el próximo mes. (I’m moving to another company next month.)
To change one’s stance or opinion (colloquial): Colloquially, it can mean to change one’s stance or opinion on something. For example, No me muevo de mi posición sobre este tema. (I’m not changing my stance on this topic.)
To make a move (slang): In some slang contexts, it can mean to make a romantic or sexual advance. For example, ¿Vas a mudarte con ella o qué? (Are you going to make a move on her or what?)
Examples
Examples of Mudarse in the Present Tense
Mis amigos se mudan a un apartamento nuevo este fin de semana. (My friends are moving to a new apartment this weekend.)
Cada año, las aves se mudan al sur para el invierno. (Every year, the birds migrate south for the winter.)
¿Por qué te mudas tan lejos de tu familia? (Why are you moving so far away from your family?)
La empresa se muda a una nueva ubicación el próximo mes. (The company is moving to a new location next month.)
Después de graduarme, me mudo a la ciudad para buscar trabajo. (After I graduate, I’m moving to the city to look for a job.)
¿A dónde te mudas después de vender tu casa? (Where are you moving after selling your house?)
Mis vecinos se mudan a una casa más grande porque van a tener un bebé. (My neighbors are moving to a bigger house because they’re having a baby.)
Cada primavera, los osos se mudan a un nuevo territorio. (Every spring, the bears migrate to a new territory.)
¿Por qué te mudas tan repentinamente? ¿Hay algún problema? (Why are you moving so suddenly? Is there a problem?)
La familia se muda a un nuevo país por razones de trabajo. (The family is moving to a new country for work reasons.)
¿Cuándo te mudas a tu nuevo apartamento? Necesito ayuda para empacar. (When are you moving to your new apartment? I need help packing.)
El equipo de fútbol se muda a un nuevo estadio la próxima temporada. (The soccer team is moving to a new stadium next season.)
Después de la boda, la pareja se muda a una casa más grande. (After the wedding, the couple is moving to a bigger house.)
¿Por qué te mudas tan lejos? Va a ser difícil visitar a tus padres. (Why are you moving so far away? It will be hard to visit your parents.)
La tienda se muda a un nuevo centro comercial el mes que viene. (The store is moving to a new mall next month.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Mudarse (to move) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo me | I move |
| Tú mudo | You move |
| Él / Ella / Usted te | He / She / You moves |
| Nosotros / Nosotras mudas | We move |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes muda | They / You all move |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
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.