¿quieres intercambiar?
The phrase "do you want to trade" is translated into Spanish as ¿quieres intercambiar?
This phrase is used to ask if someone is willing to exchange one item for another.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb querer (to want) conjugated in the second-person singular, and the infinitive intercambiar (to exchange/trade).
Which one should you use?
In many casual contexts, such as trading cards or items in a game, the verb cambiar is often used as a more common alternative to intercambiar, as seen in ¿quieres cambiar?
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of two or more people, use the plural form ¿quieren intercambiar?
Did you know?
- The word cambio is used both for 'exchange' and for the word 'over' in radio communications. A speaker will say cambio to signal they have finished talking and are waiting for a response.
- The word trueque describes the act of bartering goods without money and is often used to describe the traditional exchange of favors.
- In formal business or legal settings, Spanish speakers may use the verb permutar instead of intercambiar to describe the exchange of properties or assets.
Examples in context
- Señor Martínez, ¿quiere intercambiar nuestro producto por el suyo?Mr. Martínez, do you want to trade our product for yours?
- Señora López, ¿le gustaría hacer un intercambio de servicios?Mrs. López, would you like to make a trade of services?
- ¿Quieres intercambiar tu bicicleta por mi patineta?Do you want to trade your bicycle for my skateboard?
- ¿Te gustaría hacer un trueque de libros?Would you like to make a book trade?
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are comparing their collections of stickers.
- SofíaMira este sticker de un perro, ¿quieres intercambiar?Look at this dog sticker, do you want to trade?
- MateoSí, yo tengo uno de un gato muy lindo.Yes, I have a very cute cat one.
- Sofía¡Perfecto! Me encantan los gatos.Perfect! I love cats.
- MateoHagámoslo ahora mismo.Let's do it right now.
