Spanish Phrase
¿Lo movemos para mañana?
Meaning
This phrase is the standard way to suggest rescheduling an event, meeting, or task in Spanish. It uses the verb 'mover' (to move) in a figurative sense to indicate a change in time. The use of 'lo' refers to the specific plan or item being discussed.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional or social settings when you need to postpone a previously agreed-upon plan. It is a polite way to propose a delay while keeping the other person's schedule in mind.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Lomovemosparamañana?
Direct Object 'Lo'
The pronoun 'lo' represents the 'it' (the meeting, the plan, etc.) that is being moved.
Present Tense for Future
Spanish often uses the present indicative 'movemos' to suggest an immediate future action or a proposal.
🗨In Conversation
No creo que terminemos la reunión a tiempo.
I don't think we will finish the meeting on time.
¿Lo movemos para mañana?
Shall we move it to tomorrow?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Movemos para mañana?
In Spanish, you must include the direct object pronoun 'lo' to refer to the plan or meeting being moved.
¿Lo movemos por mañana?
Use 'para' to indicate a deadline or a specific point in time; 'por' would imply a duration or a reason.
↔Alternatives
¿Podemos dejarlo para mañana?
Can we leave it for tomorrow?
¿Te parece si lo posponemos?
How about if we postpone it?
Cultural Tip
While many Spanish-speaking cultures are viewed as having a flexible approach to time, rescheduling a business meeting last minute still requires a polite approach. Using the 'nosotros' form (movemos) makes the suggestion feel like a joint decision rather than a demand.