continua a muoverti
The English phrase 'keep moving' is translated into Italian as continua a muoverti.
Continua a muoverti is an instruction to continue traveling or shifting position without stopping. It is specifically used for physical movement. For a metaphorical sense of 'keep moving' in the sense of 'keep progressing', it is more common to use continua così.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of continua (continue), a (to) and muoverti (to move yourself).
Which one should you use?
While continua a muoverti refers to physical movement, it is not typically used for 'keep moving' in the sense of 'keep progressing' in a metaphorical sense without further context.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a third person (him, her or it), the reflexive suffix changes to 'si', resulting in the form continua a muoversi.
Did you know?
- In an emergency or high-pressure crowd situation, an Italian might use the imperative circolare!, which literally means 'circulate' and is the standard command used by police to keep people moving.
- While continua a muoverti is a literal command, an Italian is more likely to use the phrase non fermarti to achieve the same result. This translates literally to 'do not stop' and is a very common way to encourage physical motion.
- If you want to tell someone to 'keep moving' through a crowd or through a doorway, you can simply shout avanti! This single word acts as a command to move forward and is often used as a shorthand in busy Italian streets.
Examples in context
- Continua a muoverti verso il tuo obiettivo.Keep moving towards your goal.This sentence shows how to use continua a muoverti when moving toward a specific goal.Tatoeba #13021287 by Nuel, translation #13021286 by Nuel
- Continua a muoverti.Keep moving.This sentence provides a simple way to use continua a muoverti.Tatoeba #4581673 by Guybrush88, translation #2111644 by CK
- Non mollare! Continua a muoverti verso i tuoi obiettivi.Don't give up! Keep moving towards your goals.
- Amico mio, non ti fermare mai nella ricerca della felicità.My friend, never stop in the pursuit of happiness.
- Non ti fermare, prosegui il tuo percorso con orgoglio.Don't stop, continue your journey with pride.
- Continua a muoverti avanti, non importa quanto sia difficile.Keep moving forward, no matter how tough it gets.
- Continua a muoverti per non addormentarti.Keep moving so you don't fall asleep.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are walking through a crowded street fair.
- SofiaNon fermarti qui, continua a muoverti.Don't stop here, keep moving.
- MatteoVa bene, Sofia, cerco di stare al passo.Okay, Sofia, I'll try to keep up.
- SofiaDobbiamo raggiungere il palco prima che inizi.We need to reach the stage before it starts.
- MatteoSì, andiamo!Yes, let's go!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
