¿quieres mudarte conmigo?
The English phrase "do you want to move in with me?" is translated into Spanish as ¿quieres mudarte conmigo?
This phrase is used to ask a person if they want to start living in the same home as you. Depending on the context, you can also use the informal phrase ¿Quieres vivir conmigo? to mean "Do you want to live with me?" or the informal ¿Te gustaría compartir piso conmigo? to specifically ask "Would you like to share an apartment with me?"
Which one should you use?
You can also say ¿te quieres mudar conmigo? In this version, the pronoun te is placed before the conjugated verb rather than being attached to the end of the infinitive mudarte.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can change the verb to suit your audience. To ask a group of people if they want to move in with you, change the verb from quieres to quieren to form ¿quieren mudarse conmigo?
Did you know?
- The verb mudar can also mean 'to molt' or 'to shed skin' when referring to animals like snakes or insects.
- The word conmigo is a linguistic fossil from the Latin phrase 'cum mecum', which literally translates to 'with me with'.
- In some Latin American countries, the word mudanza refers to the actual moving truck and equipment rather than just the act of moving house.
Examples in context
- Sí, me encantaría.Yes, I would love to.
- Sé que es pronto, pero ¿quieres mudarte conmigo?I know it's soon, but do you want to move in with me?
- Si estás lista, ¿quieres mudarte conmigo?If you are ready, do you want to move in with me?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are having a serious conversation at a restaurant.
- MateoElena, te amo mucho.Elena, I love you very much.
- ElenaYo también te amo, Mateo.I love you too, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Quieres mudarte conmigo?Do you want to move in with me?
- Elena¡Sí, me encantaría!Yes, I would love to!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
