Cambiaban (en. They changed)

[kam'bjaban]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To alter or modify one thing for another.
The students changed seats during class.
Los estudiantes cambiaban de lugar durante la clase.
To make an exchange of something.
They exchanged letters with friends from other cities.
Ellos cambiaban cartas con amigos de otras ciudades.
To transform or convert one thing into another.
The weather changed drastically in that region.
El clima cambiaban drásticamente en esa región.

Etymology

From the verb 'cambiar', which comes from the Latin 'cambiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they changed their mind
They altered their way of thinking.
cambiaban de opinión
they changed the chip
They transformed their mindset or approach.
cambiaban el chip
they changed the air
They moved to a different place for a new beginning.
cambiaban de aires

Related Words

change
Action of changing or being changed.
cambio
modification
Action of modifying or being modified.
modificación
exchange
Action of changing some things for others.
intercambio

Slang Meanings

To change quickly and frequently.
He is always changing plans; he is very unpredictable.
Siempre está cambiando de planes; es muy impredecible.
To alter the reality of a situation.
When he gets angry, the rules of the game change.
Cuando se enfada, cambiaban las reglas del juego.