Cambiar vs Mudar

Question

I am in need of an explanation! When do I use Mudar and when do I use Cambiar. Looking up the definitions I see some differences in the exemple sentences. However, despite some differences in specific contexts, are they interchangeable in general?

Answer 1

They both mean "to change" but "mudar" has several more meanings. I will give you links to both verbs which show example sentences.

Mudar

Cambiar

"Mudarse has a special meaning referring to changing residence.

Mudarse

Ahhh gracias. Knowledge & some history always makes clear responses. - oledog, Jan 7, 2017