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No. 10,003 in Spanish

cambien

"Change" (third-person plural subjunctive form of "cambiar").

In a sentence

  • Es importante que ellos cambien su actitud hacia el trabajo.

    It is important that they change their attitude toward work.

    In this sentence, 'cambien' is used as the subjunctive form of 'cambiar,' expressing recommendation or expectation regarding attitude change.

  • No quiero que cambien las reglas sin consultar primero.

    I don't want them to change the rules without consulting first.

    Here, 'cambien' is the present subjunctive plural form, indicating what is desired or avoided regarding the rules.

  • Cambien las cortinas si están sucias.

    Change the curtains if they are dirty.

    In this instance, 'cambien' is in the imperative mood, addressing a command or suggestion particularly to a plural subject.

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