Cambian (en. Change)

/ˈkam.bjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To alter or modify something.
The seasons change over time.
Las estaciones cambian con el tiempo.
To replace one thing with another.
They change places every year.
Ellos cambian de lugar cada año.
To transition from one state to another.
Prices change according to demand.
Los precios cambian según la demanda.

Etymology

From Latin 'cambiāre', which means 'to exchange'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

change one's mind
Deciding something different from what was initially thought.
cambiar de idea
change course
Altering the direction or course of an action or planning.
cambiar de rumbo
change the rules
Modifying the rules that were previously applied.
cambiar las reglas

Related Words

change
Action of changing or being changed.
cambio
changeable
That can be changed.
cambiable
replacement
Substitution of something for another thing.
recambio

Slang Meanings

To change one's mind quickly.
Don't be overconfident, he always changes his mind.
No te confíes, él siempre cambia de parecer.
To make a drastic change in life.
After that, I decided to change completely.
Después de eso, decidí cambiar completamente.