aceptar el cambio
/aθebtaɾ el kambjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "embrace change" is translated into Spanish as aceptar el cambio.
Other ways to express this idea include aprende a abrazar el cambio, which means "learn to embrace change".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase aceptar el cambio literally means "to accept the change".
Which one should you use?
While aceptar el cambio is the standard way to say 'embrace change' in a general sense, abrazar el cambio is a more poetic or literal translation that uses the verb for "to hug/embrace".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to multiple specific changes rather than the abstract concept of change, you should use the plural form aceptar los cambios.
Did you know?
- The word cambio is used in the phrase cambio y fuera, which is the Spanish equivalent of the radio communication term 'over and out'.
- Spanish has a specific noun, cambalache, derived from the idea of exchanging or swapping. It refers to a messy or dishonest trade and appears in famous tango lyrics to describe a world of chaotic exchanges.
- The word cambio can also mean 'change' in the sense of 'small coins' or 'loose change' in your pocket, showing how the concept of one thing being replaced by another applies to both abstract ideas and physical money.
Examples in context
- Siempre es importante aceptar el cambio y buscar oportunidades de crecimiento personal.It is always important to embrace change and seek opportunities for personal growth.
- No te preocupes por los cambios en tu vida. Recuerda aceptarlos y aprovechar lo nuevo que traen.Don't worry about the changes in your life. Remember to embrace them and make the most of the new opportunities they bring.
- Es importante aceptar el cambio en la vida.It is important to embrace change in life.
- Debes aprender a aceptar el cambio constante.You must learn to embrace constant change.
- Ella decidió aceptar el cambio en su carrera.She decided to embrace change in her career.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing a new company policy.
- SofíaLa empresa va a cambiar todo el sistema.The company is going to change the whole system.
- AlejandroParece difícil, pero hay que aceptar el cambio.It seems difficult, but we have to embrace change.
- SofíaTienes razón, Alejandro. Será una buena oportunidad.You are right, Alejandro. It will be a good opportunity.
- AlejandroExacto, Sofía. Así mejoraremos nuestro trabajo.Exactly, Sofía. That way we will improve our work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
