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"Velocidades" is a form of "velocidad", a noun which is often translated as "speed". "Cambios" is a form of "cambio", a noun which is often translated as "change". Learn more about the difference between "velocidades" and "cambios" below.
la velocidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (quickness)
a. speed
Redujimos la velocidad porque comenzó a llover.We reduced our speed because it started to rain.
2. (physics)
a. velocity
Determina la velocidad promedio del automóvil durante la primera parte del viaje.Determine the average velocity of the car during the first half of the trip.
b. speed
Usa los datos de distancia y tiempo para calcular la velocidad del cometa.Use the data on distance and time to calculate the speed of the comet.
3. (automobile)
a. gear
Prefiero la transmisión automática porque se me complica cambiar de velocidades.I prefer automatic transmission because I find it hard to shift gears.
b. speed
Pon el coche en primera velocidad y ten cuidado con los demás automóviles.Put the car into first speed and be careful with the other cars.
el cambio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (alteration)
2. (coins)
3. (money owed)
a. change
El cajero me devolvió un dólar y cincuenta centavos de cambio.The cashier gave me a dollar and fifty cents change.
a. exchange rate
El cambio del dólar es más alto que ayer.The dollar exchange rate is higher than yesterday.
5. (mechanics)
a. gear
Voy a llevar el carro al taller porque algo va mal con los cambios.I'm going to take the car to the shop because something's wrong with the gears.
a. exchange
Lo siento, pero no hay cambios ni devoluciones en los trajes de baño.I'm sorry, but there are no exchanges or returns for swimsuits.
