Cambio (en. Change)

/ˈkambio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Alteration or transformation in a situation.
The change in economic policy was impressive.
El cambio en la política económica fue impresionante.
Money received as a difference when paying for something.
Please give me the change for this bill.
Por favor, dame el cambio de este billete.
Transition from one state to another, as in the life cycle.
The change of season always brings new opportunities.
El cambio de estación siempre trae nuevas oportunidades.
verb
To replace one thing with another.
I’m going to change my clothes before going out.
Voy a cambiar mi ropa antes de salir.
To modify or transform something.
We need to change our way of working.
Necesitamos cambiar nuestra forma de trabajar.

Etymology

From Latin 'cambium' which means 'exchange'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

change of course
To modify the direction or focus of something.
cambio de rumbo
change of scenery
To change the environment or situation to refresh oneself.
cambio de aires
radical change
Deep or significant transformation.
cambio radical

Related Words

to change
To modify or replace something.
cambiar
exchange
Act of exchanging one thing for another.
intercambio
variation
Change or difference in something.
variación

Slang Meanings

Change of plans.
I'm not going to the party today; there's a change of plans.
Hoy no voy a la fiesta, hay un cambio de planes.
Change of look.
I decided to change my look and I cut my hair.
Decidí hacerme un cambio de look y me corté el pelo.