Cambiando (en. Changing)

/kamˈβjando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To modify something so that it is different.
They are changing the decoration of the house.
Están cambiando la decoración de la casa.
To alter the position or state of something.
We are changing the location of the furniture.
Estamos cambiando de lugar los muebles.
To substitute one thing for another.
I am changing the old car for a new one.
Voy a cambiando el coche viejo por uno nuevo.

Etymology

Form of the verb 'cambiar', which comes from the Latin 'cambiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

changing the subject
To switch to talking about another matter.
cambiando de tema
changing one's mind
To modify what was previously thought.
cambiando de opinión
changing the rules
To alter the established norms.
cambiando las reglas

Related Words

change
Action of changing, substitution.
cambio
changer
That changes or can change.
cambiador
changeability
Capacity to change.
cambiabilidad

Slang Meanings

To do something different or unexpected.
That play was very bold; you are really changing the game!
Esa jugada fue muy atrevida, ¡realmente estás cambiando el juego!
To recycle or reuse in a new context.
I am changing my old clothes at a flea market.
Estoy cambiando mis viejas prendas de ropa en un mercadillo.