cambiar
Del latín 'cambiare', que significa 'intercambiar'.
VERB
(1)
[/kamˈbiɾ/es-ES]
to change
literal
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to exchange
literal
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to alter
neutral
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to modify
formal
/
to substitute
formal
/
shift
neutral
/
untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The verb 'cambiar' can imply different interactions depending on context, such as a swap or replacement, which may not have a single verb equivalent in English.)
To change, alter, or modify something, often implying a transformation from one state, form, or position to another. It can also refer to the act of exchanging or substituting one thing for another, or making a switch. Unlike English, where specific verbs like 'swap,' 'replace,' or 'exchange' are often used, 'cambiar' broadly covers these meanings, requiring context to determine the precise nuance of the alteration or exchange.
verbo regular
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| cambian |
- Ella va a cambiar su ropa antes de salir. — She is going to change her clothes before going out.
- El tiempo puede cambiar rápidamente en la montaña. — The weather can change quickly in the mountains.
- Necesito cambiar estos billetes por monedas. — I need to change (exchange) these bills for coins.
- Quiero cambiar este libro por otro. — I want to exchange this book for another.