Spanish word

modificación

Pronunciation

IPA/moðifikaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounchange

Example

Hubo una modificación en el horario.

There was a change in the schedule.

Illustration for modificación (change)

More examples

Necesito hacer una modificación en mi reserva.

I need to make a modification to my reservation.

Core concept

A control knob turned slightly on a device.

Common phrases

  • hacer una modificación

    make a modification

  • pedir una modificación

    request a modification

  • introducir una modificación

    introduce a modification

Similar words

cambio: Changes something into a different form, state, or condition.
ajuste: Makes small, precise adjustments to settings, amounts, or function to suit conditions or purpose.

Definition in Spanish

Cambio parcial o ajuste que altera el funcionamiento, la forma o el contenido sin sustituir lo principal.

Word origin

From Latin modificatio, built on modificare (modus 'measure, manner' + facere 'to make'), conveying a change of setting or way rather than replacement of the whole.

Usage tips

  • Common nouns that follow modificación include horario, plan, documento, and configuración to indicate which part or setting was altered.

Other meanings

  • adjustmentnoun
  • revisionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • modificarmodifyverb
  • modificadomodifiedadjective
  • modificablemodifiableadjective

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