Cambia (en. Change)

/ˈkam.bja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something become something else.
He changes his clothes when he gets home.
Él cambia su ropa al llegar a casa.
To replace one thing with another.
She exchanges the book she doesn't like for another one.
Ella cambia el libro que no le gusta por otro.
To alter or modify a situation.
The news changes everything we knew.
La noticia cambia todo lo que sabíamos.

Etymology

From Latin 'cambiare', meaning to change or exchange.

Common Phrases and Expressions

change the subject
To alter the subject of a conversation.
cambiar de tema
nothing changes
Indicates that something is not expected to vary.
no cambia nada
change for the better
To make a significant improvement in a situation.
cambiar para mejor

Related Words

change
The act of changing something.
cambio
changer
Person or tool that makes a change.
cambiador
changeable
That can be changed.
cambiable

Slang Meanings

To change one's mind or plan quickly.
Don't worry, it always changes at the last minute.
No te preocupes, siempre cambia a última hora.
To modify something unexpectedly.
Lifestyle changes when you become a parent.
El estilo de vida cambia cuando te vuelves padre.