Spanish Phrase
Firma el informe de estado al mudarte.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to sign the status report when they are moving. It combines a direct command with a temporal clause that specifies the moment the action should occur.
When to use
Use this phrase in a professional or administrative context, such as when a landlord, property manager, or HR department asks a tenant or employee to sign a document before changing residence.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Firmaelinformedeestadoalmudarte
Imperative (tú) - Firma
Use the affirmative tú command of the verb 'firmar' (to sign) which is formed by dropping the -ar ending and adding -a.
Definite article 'el'
The masculine singular article 'el' agrees with the noun 'informe'.
Prepositional phrase 'de estado'
The preposition 'de' links the noun 'informe' with its type, 'estado' (status).
'al' = a + el
The contraction 'al' combines the preposition 'a' (to) with the masculine article 'el', introducing a temporal clause.
Infinitive with clitic pronoun 'mudarte'
The verb 'mudarse' (to move) appears in infinitive form with the reflexive pronoun attached, indicating the action you will do.
🗨In Conversation
¿Necesito hacer algo antes de mudarme?
Do I need to do anything before I move?
Sí, firma el informe de estado al mudarte.
Yes, sign the status report when you move.
✕Common Mistakes
Firmas el informe de estado al mudarte.
Using the present indicative 'firmas' changes the meaning to a statement rather than a command.
Firma el informe de estado al mudarse.
The reflexive pronoun must match the subject; 'mudarse' is impersonal, while 'mudarte' refers to 'you'.
Firma el informe de estados al mudarte.
The noun 'estado' is singular here; adding an 's' makes it plural and incorrect.
↔Alternatives
Firma el informe de situación al mudarte.
Sign the situation report when you move.
Firma el reporte de estado al cambiar de domicilio.
Sign the status report when you change address.
Por favor, firma el informe de estado antes de mudarte.
Please sign the status report before you move.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, a "informe de estado" is often required by landlords or employers to document the condition of a property or the employee's situation before a move. The tone is usually formal, so keep the verb in the imperative tú form unless you need a more polite 'usted' command (e.g., 'Firme el informe...').