How to Say "we change" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “we change” is “cambiamos” — use 'cambiamos' when you mean 'we alter' or 'we modify' something, such as opinions, habits, or plans..
cambiamos
/kahm-bee-AH-mohs//kamˈbjamos/
Examples
Nosotros siempre cambiamos de opinión.
We always change our minds.
Hoy cambiamos los dólares por euros.
Today we are changing the dollars for euros.
The Dual-Time Word
In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for the present ('we change') and the past ('we changed'). Use words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'ahora' (now) to know which one is which!
Confusing 'Cambiamos' with 'Cambiemos'
Mistake: “Using 'cambiamos' when giving a suggestion like 'Let's change.'”
Correction: Use 'cambiamos' for facts ('we change') and 'cambiemos' for suggestions or wishes ('let's change').
mudamos
/moo-DAH-mohs//muˈðamos/
Examples
Hoy nos mudamos a una casa más grande.
Today we are moving to a bigger house.
El año pasado nos mudamos de ciudad.
Last year we moved to a different city.
Mudamos los muebles de sitio para hacer espacio.
We moved the furniture around to make space.
Two Times, One Word
In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for both the present (we do) and the past (we did). You'll need to look at context clues like 'yesterday' or 'now' to know which one is being used.
The 'Nos' Factor
When talking about moving your home, you almost always need to add 'nos' (nos mudamos). Without 'nos,' it usually means you are changing or moving an object rather than yourself.
Missing the 'Nos'
Mistake: “Saying 'Mudamos a Madrid' to mean 'We moved to Madrid.'”
Correction: Say 'Nos mudamos a Madrid.' Adding 'nos' makes it clear that YOU are the ones relocating.
Changing vs. Moving
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