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cambio

English translation of cambio

change

The Spanish word 'cambio' is used in much the same way as its English equivalent 'change', indicating a change or transformation in state, condition, form, or appearance. It is a versatile word that can be used in a various number of contexts such as financial (when speaking about exchange rates or money), personal (when talking about lifestyle changes), as well as for shifts in attitude, climate or even clothes.


Example sentences using: cambio

Hace un año, empezó el cambio en la ciudad.

English translation of Hace un año, empezó el cambio en la ciudad.

A year ago, the change in the city began.

This phrase is telling us that the transformation or alteration in the city started one year ago.

Necesito cambio para el autobús.

English translation of Necesito cambio para el autobús.

I need change for the bus.

In this sentence, 'cambio' is referred as coins or small bill, used to pay for the bus.

El cambio climático es un problema serio.

English translation of El cambio climático es un problema serio.

Climate change is a serious problem.

Here, 'cambio' means a significant and lasting difference in the statistical distribution of weather patterns.

El cambio de habitación será mañana.

English translation of El cambio de habitación será mañana.

The room change will be tomorrow.

In this phrase, 'cambio' is referred to the action of changing one room for another.

El tipo de cambio es muy volátil.

English translation of El tipo de cambio es muy volátil.

The exchange rate is very volatile.

'Cambio' is used here to refer to the value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another.

El cambio de estaciones siempre me emociona.

English translation of El cambio de estaciones siempre me emociona.

The change of seasons always excites me.

In this sentence, 'cambio' refers to the transition from one season to another.

El cambio de actitud de Carlos sorprendió a todos.

English translation of El cambio de actitud de Carlos sorprendió a todos.

Carlos's change of attitude surprised everyone.

Here, 'cambio' is about the modification or variation in Carlos's behavior or outlook.

Las protestas buscaron el cambio de la política gubernamental.

English translation of Las protestas buscaron el cambio de la política gubernamental.

The protests sought the change in government policy.

In this case, 'cambio' relates to a transformation or alteration of the strategies of government.

No tengo cambio para un billete de cincuenta.

English translation of No tengo cambio para un billete de cincuenta.

I don't have change for a fifty bill.

'Cambio' here specifies small denominations of money or coins in exchange for a high-value bill.

Me gustaría hacer un cambio en mi pedido.

English translation of Me gustaría hacer un cambio en mi pedido.

I would like to make a change to my order.

This sentence uses 'cambio' to refer to a modification or adjustment to a previously placed order.

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