How to Say "modified" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “modified” is “alterado” — use 'alterado' when referring to something that has been changed or adjusted from its original condition or state, often implying a deviation from the norm or an intended modification..
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alterado
/al-te-RAH-doh//alteˈɾaðo/
adjectiveB2
Use 'alterado' when referring to something that has been changed or adjusted from its original condition or state, often implying a deviation from the norm or an intended modification.
Examples
El diseño original del coche fue alterado para mejorar la aerodinámica.
The original car design was modified to improve aerodynamics.
El horario de clases ha sido alterado.
The class schedule has been altered.
El orden de los nombres fue alterado por error.
The order of the names was modified by mistake.
verb (past tense)A1
Use 'cambió' when indicating that someone or something actively performed an action of changing or replacing something.
Examples
Ella cambió el aceite del motor la semana pasada.
She changed the engine oil last week.
Adjective vs. Verb
The most common mistake is using the verb 'cambió' when you mean to describe a state of being modified (like an adjective). Remember, 'alterado' describes the state, while 'cambió' describes the action of changing.
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