cambias
“cambias” means “you change” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you change
Also: you are changing
📝 In Action
Tú siempre cambias de opinión muy rápido.
A1You always change your mind very quickly.
Si cambias el color de la pared, la habitación se verá mejor.
A2If you change the color of the wall, the room will look better.
you exchange
Also: you swap
📝 In Action
En este banco cambias dólares por pesos.
A2In this bank you exchange dollars for pesos.
Si no te gusta el regalo, lo cambias en la tienda.
A2If you don't like the gift, you exchange it at the store.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
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Quick Quiz: cambias
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'You change your mind' to a friend?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'cambiare', which meant to barter or trade. This is a cognate of the English word 'change', meaning they share the same ancient ancestor.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cambias' mean 'you changed' (past)?
No, 'cambias' is for the present. For the past, you would say 'cambiaste'.
Can 'cambias' be used for changing clothes?
Yes, but usually we add 'te' before it ('te cambias') to show you are doing the action to yourself.