Cambiaron (en. Changed)

/kam'bi.a.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a change in something.
They changed their mind about the matter.
Ellos cambiaron de opinión sobre el asunto.
To substitute one thing for another.
They changed the old sofa for a new one.
Cambiaron el viejo sofá por uno nuevo.
To modify the form, state, or nature of something.
The events changed the situation dramatically.
Los eventos cambiaron la situación drásticamente.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to change the air
To modify the environment or situation to improve.
cambiar de aires
to change course
To modify the direction or trajectory of something.
cambiar el rumbo
to change hands
To transfer ownership of something to another person.
cambiar de manos

Related Words

change
Alteration or modification.
cambio
changer
That performs a change.
cambiador
changeable
That can be changed.
cambiable

Slang Meanings

To make an exchange or change of items.
They changed video games with other friends.
Cambiaron los juegos de video con otros amigos.
To alter last-minute plans.
They changed our plans and now we have to go somewhere else!
¡Nos cambiaron los planes y ahora tenemos que ir a otro lugar!