movement

• Sustantivo que designa el acto o proceso de cambiar de posición, lugar o dirección, así como un grupo de personas que actúan juntas para lograr un objetivo común.

A noun referring to the act or process of changing position, location, or direction, or a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal.

1. Change of positionA2formal

   The act or process of moving from one place or position to another.

   movimiento

   • The dancer's movements were graceful and fluid.
   • He made a sudden movement and startled the cat.
   • The movement of the train caused the luggage to shift.

   Sinónimosdisplacementlocomotionmotionmovingrelocationshifttransittravel

   Antónimosreststillnessstoppage

2. Group with a common goalB1formal

   A group of people working together to achieve a shared social, political, or artistic aim.

   Movimiento (grupo con un objetivo común)

   • The civil rights movement changed the country's laws.
   • She is an active member of the environmental movement.
   • The artistic movement influenced modern painting.

   Sinónimosbloccampaigncausecoalitioncrusadedrivefactionfrontorganizationpartypushschoolstruggle

3. Part of a musical compositionB2formal

   A major section of a longer musical work, such as a symphony or sonata.

   Movimiento (de una obra musical)

   • The second movement of the symphony was slow and melancholic.
   • The composer wrote a lively final movement.
   • The orchestra played the first movement beautifully.

4. Activity or trendB1formal

   A general trend or development in a particular area or field.

   movimiento (tendencia)

   • There has been a movement towards healthier eating habits.
   • The movement of prices in the stock market is unpredictable.
   • A new movement in fashion emphasizes sustainability.

   Sinónimoscurrentdevelopmentdirectiondriftevolutionprogressionshifttendencytrendwave

   Antónimosinactivitystagnationstandstill