A Systemic Analysis of Movement Verbs in Contemporary Spanish undertakes a detailed linguistic inquiry into nineteen core verbs of movement—subir, elevar, bajar, descender, ir, venir, volver, regresar, salir, entrar, partir, llegar, pasar, cruzar, atravesar, correr, andar, caminar, and recorrer—considered as components of a macrosemantic-denotative system within present-day Spanish. The analysis is grounded in the premise that each verb, while retaining a fundamental semantic value, acquires contextual and situational nuances that generate diverse variants through interaction with surrounding linguistic and communicative elements. The study adopts a synchronic linguistic perspective, focusing on how these verbs function in actual usage rather than from a historical or diachronic angle, aiming to clarify both their semantic cores and their capacity for transformation within discourse. The investigation reveals patterns of overlap, contrast, and complementarity among the selected verbs, mapping a semantic terrain where directionality, intentionality, agency, and trajectory play critical roles in distinguishing subtle differences in meaning. Each verb is approached as a dynamic unit whose interpretation shifts with contextual pressure, shedding light on the interplay between syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in the articulation of movement. This systemic treatment not only enhances the understanding of individual verb behavior but also contributes to broader discussions on lexical fields, polysemy, and cognitive semantics, offering a structured way to conceptualize motion in language as both a mental construct and communicative act.
