cambiamos

/kahm-bee-AH-mohs/

we change

Two children sitting at a table, smiling and exchanging a red apple for a green pear.

We change or exchange our snacks with each other.

cambiamos(verb)

A1regular ar

we change

present action or habit

we are changing

action happening right now

Also:

we exchange

giving one thing for another

📝 In Action

Nosotros siempre cambiamos de opinión.

We always change our minds.

Hoy cambiamos los dólares por euros.

Today we are changing the dollars for euros.

Word Connections

Synonyms

modificamos (we modify)
trocamos (we exchange)

Antonyms

mantenemos (we maintain)
conservamos (we conserve)

Common Collocations

cambiamos de tema – we change the subject
cambiamos de ropa – we change clothes

Idioms & Expressions

cambiar de aires – to go somewhere new for a change of pace

💡 Grammar Points

The Dual-Time Word

In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for the present ('we change') and the past ('we changed'). Use words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'ahora' (now) to know which one is which!

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Cambiamos' with 'Cambiemos'

Mistake: "Using 'cambiamos' when giving a suggestion like 'Let's change.'"

Correction: Use 'cambiamos' for facts ('we change') and 'cambiemos' for suggestions or wishes ('let's change').

⭐ Usage Tips

Natural Conversation

You don't always need to say 'nosotros' before 'cambiamos'. The ending '-amos' already tells everyone you are talking about 'us'!

A group of friends standing in front of a bright blue wooden fence they have just finished painting.

We changed the color of the fence together.

cambiamos(verb)

A2regular ar

we changed

past completed action

Also:

we moved

specifically changing the position of something

📝 In Action

Ayer cambiamos la contraseña del Wi-Fi.

Yesterday we changed the Wi-Fi password.

La semana pasada cambiamos los muebles de sitio.

Last week we moved the furniture around.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescambiaran

yocambiara

túcambiaras

vosotroscambiarais

nosotroscambiáramos

él/ella/ustedcambiara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedescambien

yocambie

túcambies

vosotroscambiéis

nosotroscambiemos

él/ella/ustedcambie

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedescambiaron

yocambié

túcambiaste

vosotroscambiasteis

nosotroscambiamos

él/ella/ustedcambió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedescambiaban

yocambiaba

túcambiabas

vosotroscambiabais

nosotroscambiábamos

él/ella/ustedcambiaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedescambian

yocambio

túcambias

vosotroscambiáis

nosotroscambiamos

él/ella/ustedcambia

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cambiamos

Question 1 of 1

If someone says 'Ayer cambiamos el coche', what does it mean?

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Word Family

cambiar(to change) - verb

cambio(change) - noun

cambiante(changing/shifting) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'cambiamos' is present or past?

Look for time markers! If you see 'ahora' (now) or 'siempre' (always), it's present. If you see 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'el año pasado' (last year), it's the past.