How to Say "replaced" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “replaced” is “cambió” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Él cambió la rueda pinchada en diez minutos.
He changed the flat tire in ten minutes.
La empresa cambió su política de devoluciones el mes pasado.
The company changed its return policy last month.
Usted cambió de opinión muy rápido.
You (formal) changed your mind very quickly.
Preterite Tense: Completed Action
"Cambió" is the past tense used to describe an action that started and finished at a specific point in the past, like a single event or a sudden modification.
Verb Form Recognition
When you see 'cambió' (with the accent mark), you know the subject must be 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), 'usted' (formal you), or a singular noun (the government, the weather, the car, etc.).
Confusing Past Tenses
Mistake: “Using 'cambiaba' (imperfect) when referring to a single, finished change.”
Correction: Use 'cambió' (preterite) for one-time, completed actions: 'Ayer cambió la bombilla' (Yesterday he changed the lightbulb).
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