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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to change)
I can't alter my whole schedule to accommodate you today.No puedo alterar toda mi agenda para verte hoy.
b. cambiar
You should alter a couple of paragraphs before sending the e-mail.Deberías cambiar un par de párrafos antes de enviar el email.
c. modificar
The kids became ill and we had to alter our holiday plans.Los niños enfermaron y tuvimos que modificar los planes de vacaciones.
2. (to restore)
a. reformar
I want to alter this room to be my personal studio.Quiero reformar esta habitación para que sea mi taller personal.
3. (to adjust)
a. arreglar
I need this dress to be altered before Friday.Necesito arreglar este vestido antes del viernes.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. cambiar
Long time no see! I'm not sure I would have recognized you; you look so altered!¡Cuánto tiempo! No sé si te hubiera reconocido, ¡te ves muy cambiado!
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