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“change” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocambiar · suelto · variar · alterar · transformar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkambjo/

Example

Hubo un cambio en el plan.

There was a change in the plan.

Illustration for cambio (change)

How to say “change” in Spanish

“Change” in Spanish is cambio.

Two hands swapping different objects.

Full entry for cambio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cambio

Voy a hacer un cambio de horario.

I'm going to make a change to my schedule.

Tips for using cambio

  • In everyday Spanish cambio often means the money returned after paying (¿Me da el cambio?), so context decides between 'change' as cash and change as a modification.

Other Spanish words for “change”

Quiero cambiar mi opinión.

I want to change my opinion.

¿Tienes suelto para el autobús?

Do you have change for the bus?

Los precios varían según la temporada.

Prices change according to the season.

Tenemos que alterar el plan.

We have to change the plan.

Quiero transformar mi habitación.

I want to change my room.

Hubo una modificación en el horario.

There was a change in the schedule.

Noté la transformación del barrio en pocos años.

I noticed the change in the neighborhood over a few years.

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