cambiará
/kam-bee-a-RAH/
will change
When something 'will change' or become different, like a seed that 'cambiará' into a plant.
cambiará(Verb (Future Tense Form))
will change
?modify, become different
it will be modified
?passive sense
,he/she will alter
?making a modification
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Future Tense
This form tells you what 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you (formal)' will do in the future. In Spanish, we add the endings directly to the full verb (cambiar) instead of using a separate word like 'will'.
The Accent Mark
The accent on the final 'á' is essential. It tells you to stress that last syllable and signals that the verb is in the future tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the Tenses
Mistake: "Mañana cambia."
Correction: Mañana cambiará. ('Cambia' is Present Tense, 'Cambiará' is Future Tense. Use the future form when talking about a specific action that hasn't happened yet.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Changing Direction or Status
When talking about changing locations, jobs, or opinions, Spanish often uses the preposition 'de' (of/from): 'Cambiará de trabajo' (He/She will change jobs).
This illustrates when someone 'will exchange' or trade one item for another.
cambiará(Verb (Future Tense Form))
will exchange
?trade one thing for another
will swap
?informal trade
,will trade
?transaction
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Por' for Exchange
When exchanging, use 'por' (for) to introduce the item being received: 'Cambiará A por B' (He will exchange A for B).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal Exchange
While 'cambiará' works for formal currency exchange, 'intercambiará' is often preferred when swapping objects or ideas between people.
✏️ 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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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).