Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈkambjo/

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Translation

change

Word origin

A noun from the verb cambiar ('to change'), from Late Latin cambiare ('to exchange'), of Gaulish (Celtic) origin. English 'change' shares the root.

Origin
Latin
Root
cambiare
English cognates
change, exchange

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcambios

Examples

.

There was a change of plans at the last minute.

¿ ?

Do you have change for twenty?

.

The change in the weather affects us all.

, .

In exchange for your help, I will treat you to dinner.

Notamos actitud .

We have noticed a change in his attitude for months now.

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This word is part of lesson 10.