cambiaron

kahm-bee-AH-rohnkamˈbjaɾon

“cambiaron” means “they changed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

they changed🔊A1Verb

referring to a group of people or things

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they exchanged🔊B1Verb

swapping items

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they changed

Also: you all changed, they became different

VerbA1regular ar

A simple colorful illustration depicting three green caterpillars on a branch next to three brightly colored butterflies flying away, symbolizing transformation and change.

past Participlecambiado

infinitivecambiar

gerundcambiando

📝 In Action

Ellos cambiaron de opinión después de la reunión.

They changed their minds after the meeting.

Las reglas cambiaron mucho el año pasado.

The rules changed a lot last year.

¿Por qué ustedes cambiaron de asiento?

Why did you all change seats?

they exchanged

Also: they traded, they swapped

VerbB1regular ar

A simple colorful illustration showing two children facing each other. One child is offering a red apple, and the other child is offering a yellow banana, demonstrating an exchange.

past Participlecambiado

infinitivecambiar

gerundcambiando

📝 In Action

Los turistas cambiaron dólares por euros en el banco.

The tourists exchanged dollars for euros at the bank.

Ellas cambiaron regalos durante la fiesta.

They exchanged gifts during the party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

intercambiaron (they interchanged)
canjearon (they redeemed)

Common Collocations

cambiaron dinero – they exchanged money
cambiaron roles – they swapped roles

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

vosotroscambiáis

él/ella/ustedcambia

túcambias

yocambio

nosotroscambiamos

ellos/ellas/ustedescambian

preterite

vosotroscambiasteis

él/ella/ustedcambió

túcambiaste

yocambié

nosotroscambiamos

ellos/ellas/ustedescambiaron

imperfect

vosotroscambiabais

él/ella/ustedcambiaba

túcambiabas

yocambiaba

nosotroscambiábamos

ellos/ellas/ustedescambiaban

subjunctive

present

vosotroscambiéis

él/ella/ustedcambie

túcambies

yocambie

nosotroscambiemos

ellos/ellas/ustedescambien

imperfect

vosotroscambiarais

él/ella/ustedcambiara

túcambiaras

yocambiara

nosotroscambiáramos

ellos/ellas/ustedescambiaran

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Words that translate to "cambiaron" in Spanish:

they changed→they exchanged→they swapped→they traded→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cambiaron

Question 1 of 1

If you saw a group of friends arrive at a party and immediately put on new outfits, which word would you use?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

cambio(change, exchange (noun)) — Noun

cambiable(changeable) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

hablaron llegaron

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Late Latin verb *cambiare*, meaning 'to exchange' or 'to barter.' This root is also found in many other Romance languages, showing the ancient connection between changing something and trading it.

First recorded: 10th century (as *cambiar*)

Cognates (Related words)

French: changerItalian: cambiarePortuguese: mudar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'cambiaron' and 'cambió'?

'Cambiaron' means 'they changed' or 'you all changed' (referring to a group), while 'cambió' means 'he/she/it changed' or 'you changed' (formal singular). Both are the simple past tense.