cambiará
“cambiará” means “will change” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
El pronóstico dice que el clima cambiará radicalmente esta noche.
A2The forecast says the weather will change radically tonight.
Ella cambiará de opinión cuando vea la evidencia.
B1She will change her mind when she sees the evidence.
Si seguimos así, la situación cambiará para mejor.
A1If we continue like this, the situation will change for the better.
📝 In Action
El cajero cambiará los billetes grandes por monedas.
B1The cashier will exchange the large bills for coins.
Ella cambiará su asiento con alguien en la parte delantera.
B2She will swap her seat with someone in the front.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cambiará
Question 1 of 2
Which subject pronoun performs the action in the sentence: 'El sistema cambiará automáticamente en 5 minutos'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'cambiar' comes from the Late Latin word *cambiare*, meaning 'to exchange' or 'to barter.' This root word is also related to the idea of a change in state or condition.
First recorded: 12th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there an accent on the final 'a' in cambiará?
The accent is crucial because it tells you two things: first, that you must stress the last syllable (cambi-a-RÁ), and second, that this is the future tense form. If you left the accent off ('cambiara'), it would be a completely different verb form (imperfect subjunctive).
How do I say 'it will change itself'?
You would use the reflexive form: 'Se cambiará.' For example, 'La ley se cambiará la próxima semana' (The law will change itself/be changed next week).