Kilo Lingo

/inteɾkamˈbjaɾ/

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Translation

to exchange, to swap

Word origin

From the prefix inter- ('between') plus cambiar ('to change'), which comes from Late Latin cambiare ('to exchange, barter').

Origin
Latin
Root
cambiare
English cognates
interchange

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

.

The two teams decided to swap two players.

.

We are going to exchange addresses to stay in touch.

.

I like to exchange ideas with people from other countries.

¿ ?

Do you want to swap your seat with mine?

cromos .

Children often swap stickers in the school playground.

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This word is part of lesson 94.