change

to make something different or to become different

cambiar, transformar

• change sth
• sth changes

Collocations change your mind · the weather changed

• I decided to change my job.

  Decidí cambiar de trabajo.

• The leaves on the trees are changing color.

  Las hojas en los árboles están cambiando de color.

to give something to someone and receive something else in return, especially money

cambiar (dinero)

• change sth for sth

Collocations change a check into cash · change money at the bank

• Can you change this $20 bill?

  ¿Puedes cambiar este billete de 20 dólares?

to move from one time to another, especially when traveling across time zones

cambiar (de zona horaria)

• change time

• We need to change our watches when we arrive in Mexico.

  Necesitamos cambiar nuestros relojes cuando lleguemos a México.

coins or notes of smaller value given as change after paying with larger bills

cambio (moneda)

Collocations give change · ask for change

• The cashier gave me too much change.

  El cajero me dio demasiado cambio.

a different situation or condition from the one that existed before

cambio, modificación

Collocations bring about a change · make changes

• There have been some big changes in the company.

  Ha habido algunos grandes cambios en la empresa.

money given back when you pay with more than the exact amount

cambio (dinero)

Collocations give change · ask for change

• I need some small bills to get change.

  Necesito algunas monedas para tener cambio.

coins of smaller value given as change after paying with larger coins or bills

cambio (moneda)

Collocations give change · ask for change

• The shopkeeper gave me too much change.

  El tendero me dio demasiado cambio.

a different situation or condition from the one that existed before

cambio, modificación

Collocations bring about a change · make changes

• There have been some big changes in the company.

  Ha habido algunos grandes cambios en la empresa.