trocar
trade
Es cambiar una cosa por otra, sustituir algo o transformarlo en diferente.
Word: trocar
Meaning:
"Trocar" is a verb in Spanish that primarily means to exchange or to swap something. It involves giving one item or thing and receiving another in return.
Explanation:
- The verb "trocar" comes from the Latin "trocare," which means to exchange.
- It is commonly used when two people change objects, ideas, or roles.
Example:
- "Ellos trocan juguetes todos los días."
(They swap toys every day.)
Synonyms:
- Cambiar (to change)
- Intercambiar (to interchange)
- Permutar (to permute or exchange)
Antonyms:
- Mantener (to keep)
- Conservar (to preserve)
- Retener (to retain)
Additional notes:
In some contexts, "trocar" can have the sense of transforming or changing the nature of something, but this usage is less common in everyday language.
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Examples
Decidí trocar mi libro por un cuadro antiguo.verb
I decided to trade my book for an old painting.
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