How to Say "i changed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i changed” is “cambié” — use 'cambié' when you are replacing one item with another, or when something undergoes a general alteration that isn't a fundamental transformation..
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verbA1general
Use 'cambié' when you are replacing one item with another, or when something undergoes a general alteration that isn't a fundamental transformation.
Examples
Cambié mi camisa vieja por una nueva.
I exchanged my old shirt for a new one.
convertí
verbA2general
Use 'convertí' when you are transforming something from one state or form into a completely different one, like turning an object into something else.
Examples
Convertí mi vieja bicicleta en una eléctrica.
I converted my old bicycle into an electric one.
Swapping vs. Transforming
The most common mistake is using 'cambié' when a fundamental transformation has occurred. Remember, 'convertí' implies changing something into a new category or type, while 'cambié' is more about substitution or a less drastic alteration.
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