trocar
trocar(
troh
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to swap)
a. to exchange
El comerciante trocó un coche viejo por una lavadora nueva.The businessman exchanged an old car for a new washing machine.
b. to trade
Me gustaría trocar estos cuatro libros por esos dos.I would like to trade these four books for those two.
c. to barter
Ayer José trocó su móvil viejo por uno nuevo por solo 10 euros.Yesterday Jose bartered his old mobile phone for a new one for just 10 euros.
2. (literary) (to turn into)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. to change
La mujer que amo ha trocado mis preocupaciones en alegrías.The woman I love has changed my worries into joy.
3. (to confuse)
a. to mix up
Mi hijo ha trocado las cajas y me ha traído la que no era.My son mixed up the boxes and brought me the wrong one.
trocarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to become)
a. to turn into
La pasión que había entre nosotros se ha trocado en inapetencia.The passion between us has turned into a loss of appetite.
b. to become
Por la testificación de un testigo, el vigilante de seguridad se trocó en un acusado.Due to a witness's testimony, the security guard became the accused.
5. (to confuse)
a. to get mixed up
El camarero se trocó y sirvió el menú equivocado.The waiter got mixed up and served the wrong menu.
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