Talk about change or exchange in practical situations.

The idea

The noun is masculine: el cambio, un cambio; its plural is los cambios.

Examples

  • El cambio de horario empieza mañana.The schedule change starts tomorrow.
  • Necesitamos un cambio en el plan.We need a change in the plan.
  • El cambio de moneda cuesta cinco euros.The currency exchange costs five euros.
  • Aceptan cambios de ropa con el recibo.They accept clothing exchanges with the receipt.
  • El cambio fue una buena idea.The change was a good idea.
  • Hay varios cambios en el programa.There are several changes in the programme.

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Watch out

An exchange replaces one item with another; a refund returns money.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: Anotamos dos ___ en el contrato. (cambio / cambios)

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    cambios

    cambios follows the number two, so the plural is needed.

  2. Choose the correct form: ___ cambio de planes fue necesario. (El / La)

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    El

    El matches the person or noun described in the sentence.

  3. Choose the correct form: En la oficina pedimos un ___ de moneda. (cambio / remitente)

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    cambio

    cambio names change or exchange in this context.

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