cambio
/ˈkambjo/
The English phrase i change is translated into Spanish as cambio.
Which one should you use?
The word cambio can function as the first-person singular verb meaning I change or as the noun meaning change (such as coins or small denominations).
How does it change in a sentence?
cambio is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb cambiar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkambjo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish radio communication, cambio is used exactly like the English word 'over' to signal that the speaker has finished talking and is waiting for a reply.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase cambio de chip is used idiomatically to mean that someone has suddenly changed their mindset or attitude.
- In the context of driving a manual car, the gear shift lever is called the cambio because it is the mechanism used to change gears.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo cambio un itinerario de vuelo?How do I change a flight itinerary?This example is useful for asking how to change a flight itinerary using cambio.Tatoeba #3287848 by cueyayotl, translation #12228331 by Miktsoanit
- ¿Cómo cambio la lengua de una oración?How do I change the language of a sentence?This example is useful for asking how to change the language of a sentence using cambio.Tatoeba #1159894 by Shishir, translation #769538 by arihato
- Cambio mi contraseña casi todos los días.I change my password almost every day.This example is useful for stating that one changes a password almost every day using cambio.Tatoeba #1745938 by marcelostockle, translation #1740322 by Amastan
- Varío mis hábitosI change my habits
- Me transformo cada díaI change every day
- Modifico mi estrategiaI change my strategy
- Cambio mi lookI change my look
- Cambié de parecer sobre esa películaI changed my mind about that movie
- Me renuevo constantementeI constantly change/renew myself
- Di un giro en mi carrera y ahora me dedico a la música.I made a change in my career, and now I'm dedicated to music.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their study habits at a cafe.
- LucíaSiempre cambio mi método de estudio.I always change my study method.
- Alejandro¿De verdad cambias tanto, Lucía?Do you really change that much, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, busco algo que funcione mejor.Yes, I look for something that works better.
- AlejandroEntiendo, yo también cambio mi horario.I understand, I change my schedule too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cambio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
