Change (en. Change)

/ˈkam.bjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Action of changing or modifying something.

The change of plan was beneficial for everyone.

El cambio de plan fue beneficioso para todos.

Result of changing.

The change of season brings new flowers.

El cambio de estación trae consigo nuevas flores.

verb

To modify something to make it different.

I decided to change my lifestyle.

Decidí cambiar mi estilo de vida.

To exchange one thing for another.

I am going to change my book for a new one.

Voy a cambiar mi libro por uno nuevo.

From the Latin 'cambĭum', meaning exchange.

change of guard

Change of personnel who are on watch or custody.

cambio de guardia

change of plans

Alteration of a previously agreed-upon plan.

cambio de planes

change is good

An expression to indicate that modifications can bring positive things.

el cambio es bueno

transformation

Significant change in the form or structure of something.

transformación

alteration

Change that can affect the nature of something.

alteración

modification

More or less slight change in something existing.

modificación

To make a change in attitude or style.

After that talk, I decided to make a change.

Después de esa charla, decidí hacer un cambio.

To effect a quick modification.

I am going to make a quick change in the presentation.

Voy a hacer un cambio rápido en la presentación.