alteration

BrE /ˈæl.tə.reɪ.ʃn/ AmE /ˈæl.tə.reɪ.ʃn/

noun en → es

1 CHANGE [singular] B2

a change made to something, especially a small or minor one

modificación, cambio, alteración

  • an alteration to something

Collocations alteration to the plan · minor alterations to a document

  • The alteration to the plan was necessary.

    La modificación al plan fue necesaria.

2 FASHION [singular] B1

a change made to a piece of clothing, especially to make it fit better

modificación, ajuste, alteración

  • an alteration to something

Collocations alteration to a dress · tailor's alterations

  • I need an alteration to my trousers.

    Necesito un ajuste en mis pantalones.

3 LEGAL [singular] C1

a change made to a legal document, such as a contract or will

modificación, cambio, alteración

  • an alteration to something

Collocations alteration of a legal document · legal alterations to a contract

  • The alteration of the will was made by the lawyer.

    La modificación del testamento fue hecha por el abogado.

4 SCIENTIFIC [singular] C1

a change in a scientific experiment or study, often to improve accuracy or relevance

modificación, cambio, alteración

  • an alteration to something

Collocations alteration of an experiment · scientific alterations to a study

  • The scientists made several alterations to the experiment.

    Los científicos hicieron varias modificaciones al experimento.