What is the Spanish word for "motion"?

Learn how to say "motion" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

motion

Spanish

movimiento

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Alternative translations of "motion"

movida
gesto
movimiento corporal
movimiento físico

Examples of how to use "motion" in Spanish

English
The gentle motion of the boat made me sleepy.
Spanish
El suave movimiento del barco me adormeció.
English
The motion of the train was soothing.
Spanish
El movimiento del tren era relajante.
English
She made a motion to end the meeting.
Spanish
Ella hizo un gesto para terminar la reunión.
English
I watched the motion of the dancers.
Spanish
Observé el movimiento de los bailarines.
English
The teacher explained the concept of motion.
Spanish
El profesor explicó el concepto de movimiento.

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The gentle motion of the boat made me sleepy.

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