Spanish word

trocar

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾoˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbswap

Example

¿Quieres trocar tu libro por el mío?

Do you want to swap your book for mine?

Illustration for trocar (swap)

More examples

Podemos trocar impresiones después de la reunión.

We can exchange impressions after the meeting.

Core concept

A direct item-for-item swap between two people.

Common phrases

  • trocar por

    swap for

  • trocar impresiones

    exchange impressions

  • trocar ideas

    exchange ideas

Similar words

cambiar: Replace an object with a different one.
intercambiar: Mutually exchange goods or information, each party both giving and receiving.
canjear: Exchange a coupon or voucher for the promised product, service, or discount.

Definition in Spanish

Cambiar una cosa por otra mediante entrega mutua; verbo usado para expresar el acto de tomar una cosa y dar otra en su lugar.

Word origin

From medieval Romance trocar, adopted into Spanish to denote exchanging one thing for another.

Usage tips

  • Trocar foregrounds the physical act of swapping between people, so for broader or abstract senses prefer cambiar or intercambiar.

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