cambiar
transitive verb
1. to change (modificar)
2. (intercambiar)
cambiar algo (por algo) -> to exchange something (for something)
cambiar libras en dólares -> to change pounds into dollars
cambiar un artículo defectuoso -> to exchange a faulty item
he cambiado mi turno con un compañero -> I swapped shifts with a colleague
¿te importa si te cambio el sitio? -> would you mind swapping o changing places with me?
intransitive verb
3. to change (alterarse)
cambiar de -> to change
cambiar de casa -> to move (house)
cambiar de trabajo -> to move o change jobs
4. to change gear (automobiles) (de marchas)
cambiarse
pronomial verb
also:
cambiarse (de ropa) -> to change (one's clothes)
cambiarse de casa -> to move (house)
no me cambiaría por él -> I wouldn't be in his shoes!
¿te importaría cambiarme el sitio? -> would you mind swapping o changing places with me?
