cambias
/KAHM-byahs/
you change
The word 'cambias' can mean 'you change,' like changing the color of a wall.
cambias(verb)
you change
?to make something different
you are changing
?action happening right now
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Who are you talking to?
The ending '-as' tells us you are talking to one friend, family member, or someone you know well (the 'tú' form).
Present Tense
This form is for things happening right now or things that happen regularly.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with 'cambios'
Mistake: "Using 'cambias' when you mean 'changes' (the noun)."
Correction: Use 'cambias' for the action (You change) and 'cambios' for the things (The changes).
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding 'te'
If you say 'te cambias', it usually means you are changing your own clothes. Without 'te', you are changing something else, like a lightbulb or a plan.
In another context, 'cambias' means 'you exchange,' like trading one piece of fruit for another.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'por'
When exchanging one thing for another, use the word 'por'. For example: 'cambias esto POR eso'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cambias
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'You change your mind' to a friend?
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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.