alter

to change something, especially in a small way or to make it better

cambiar, modificar, mejorar

• alter something

Collocations alter an arrangement · alter a plan

• We decided to alter our plans.

  Decidimos cambiar nuestros planes.

to make clothes smaller or larger, especially by changing the length of the sleeves or skirt

ajustar la talla de un traje

• alter something

Collocations alter a dress · alter trousers

• The tailor altered my suit to fit better.

  El sastre ajustó mi traje para que me quedara mejor.

to change the appearance of a person, especially by using makeup or hair dye

cambiar la apariencia de alguien

• alter somebody

Collocations alter one's appearance · alter a person's look

• She altered her appearance to get the job.

  Ella cambió su apariencia para conseguir el trabajo.