Spanish word

modificar

Pronunciation

IPA/moðifiˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbmodify

Example

¿Puedes modificar los planes?

Can you modify the plans?

Illustration for modificar (modify)

More examples

Necesito modificar mi reserva para el sábado.

I need to modify my reservation for Saturday.

Core concept

A small dial turned slightly to tweak settings.

Common phrases

  • modificar la contraseña

    modify the password

  • modificar una reserva

    modify a reservation

  • modificar el horario

    modify the schedule

Similar words

cambiar: Change something entirely, replacing it or its state with a different one.
ajustar: Fine-tune position, size, or settings to achieve precise fit or alignment.
adaptar: Change shape or function so it fits a new situation or specific purpose.
retocar: Apply small touch-ups to details or appearance to improve the finish.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer cambios o correcciones parciales en algo para adecuarlo a nuevas condiciones o preferencias.

Word origin

From Latin modificare, from modus 'manner' + facere 'to make', originally meaning to make something in a particular way.

Usage tips

  • Modificar commonly indicates a partial adjustment or tweak, while cambiar usually implies a complete replacement.

Other meanings

  • reviseverb
  • changeverb
  • adjustverb

Opposites

Related words

  • modificaciónmodificationnoun
  • modificablemodifiableadjective
  • modificadomodifiedadjective

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